This position is eligible for an up to $5,000 sign-on bonus!\u00a0Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance available!<\/p>\n
How You Will Be Making a Difference<\/p>\n
Acts as a liaison with collateral agencies and programs; establish and maintain relationships\/services that support children and family growth. Act as an advocate for families; educate parents on advocating for themselves and their children.
\nIdentifies and actively assist youth and families to obtain and monitor the delivery of available services including medical, educational, social, therapeutic, or other necessary services including formal and natural supports and community-based agencies, services, and organizations
\nPerform initial assessments and evaluations of new clients and families. Develops, implements, and monitors Individual Care Plans and Transition Plans.
\nMaintains working relationship with local providers of all services in order to facilitate referrals from these providers, including ESP\/Mobile Crisis Intervention providers, to ensure care is properly coordinated
\nContinuously communicate with client, collaterals, and providers of supportive services. This may include extensive telephone contact and scheduling and attending case conference meetings. Facilitate communication between and among various providers.
\nAdminister written assessments, summary reports, documentation, treatment planning, and safety planning to appropriate parties in a timely, well written manner. Submit reports, documentation and billing in a timely manner. Ensure that documentation meets utilization review and quality assurance standards.
\nAttend staff meetings. Present client material; consult with supervisor and team members on challenging and difficult client issues. Participate in regular individual and group supervision. Attend clinical training and safety practice training.
\nDocuments significant client interactions per MassHealth requirements.
\nMay be required to provide behavioral support
\nParticipates in program activities, including but not limited to, staff and team meetings, training and development needs of the program, and primary on-call rotation
\nDepending on the program, may be required to meet certain billing requirements on a weekly basis
\nEducation and Experience<\/p>\n
Master\u2019s degree in a mental health field (including, but not restricted to, counseling, family therapy, social work, psychology, etc.) from an accredited college or university
\nExperience navigating any of the child\/family-serving systems and experience advocating for family members who are involved with\u00a0behavioral health\u00a0systems
\nMust maintain certification in the Massachusetts CANS
\nPreferably knowledgeable about the communities we serve
\nKnowledge of a second language such as Spanish, Vietnamese, or\u00a0Haitian Creole\u00a0preferred but not required
\nComputer literate including\u00a0Microsoft Office\u00a0and\u00a0Internet Explorer\u00a0with the ability to learn new software applications
\nValuing Diversity<\/p>\n
We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.<\/p>\n
What we Can Offer You<\/p>\n
In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:<\/p>\n
Generous time off including up to 20 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days
\nHealth and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
\nExtensive training to new staff
\nTuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
\n403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
\nEmployer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
\nAnd more!<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"pmpro_default_level":"","_promoted":"","_job_location":"Dorchester, MA","_application":"https:\/\/recruiting.ultipro.com\/HOM1009HOMLW\/JobBoard\/9823899f-86fd-4412-bf2c-8e08eb85a9b0\/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=99d76ecd-1c0a-4d58-aac1-13bc712b22a5","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":"","_joinchat":[]},"job-types":[398],"class_list":{"0":"post-1971","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"hentry","5":"pmpro-has-access","7":"job-type-h1-b"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/1971","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1971"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=1971"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}