FIT Clinician
$69,000–$72,363 year
On-siteLeominster, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Provide intensive family therapy and stabilization services to youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance and their families in home and community settings. Conduct comprehensive assessments including CANS, CRAFFT, diagnostic evaluations, and SED determinations while developing individualized treatment plans. Co-facilitate team meetings to review treatment progress and conduct safety planning at intake and throughout care. Partner with outreach workers and family partners to coordinate services with schools and community resources, supporting transitions after discharge. Deliver after-hours phone support and participate in on-call rotation. Work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional evening availability up to 8:00 PM.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in a mental health-related field and license-eligible in MA, or Master's in related field with at least 2 years of experience working with children with emotional and behavioral needs
- CANS-MA certification required (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- Knowledge of Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), treatment techniques, and child-serving systems
- Familiarity with behavioral modification, crisis intervention, and family systems approaches
- Experience providing family-centered interventions and utilizing family therapy strategies to engage and support youth, caregivers, and the family system
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrate the ability to lead and support a multidisciplinary team by providing clinical guidance, fostering collaboration, and promoting accountability while working independently and exercising sound professional judgment in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational, facilitation, and communication skills
- Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations
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