Mental Health Clinician - Transitional Age Youth Program - Bonus Eligible

This position is eligible for up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus! Visa sponsorship available!

The transition to adulthood can be difficult to navigate, especially for youth in their late teens or early 20s who have spent most of their lives in state care. The Home recognizes the unique issues that our youth "aging out" of the system face - including homelessness, unemployment, incarceration, early pregnancy and substance abuse-and offers resources and support designed to prepare them for their future as confident, self-sufficient adults in our community.

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.

For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXedSArtYbg

Valuing Diversity

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.

How You'll Be Making A Difference

• Provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive therapy for clients and families in the residential program and in the family's home.
• Provide case management services; act as a liaison with collateral agencies; establish and maintain relationship services that support children's and family's growth. Act as an advocate for families, teach parents to advocate for themselves and their children. Help families develop the skills needed to navigate the social service system.
• Utilize evidence based treatment modalities that are consistent with program goals and that best fit with clients' age and treatment needs, including TF-CBT, IT-CT, ARC.
• Perform initial assessment and evaluation of new clients and families. Identify treatment needs and barriers to growth and development.
• Design treatment plans that address and specify outcomes. Collaborate with clients and family members to develop treatment objectives. Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Consult with supervisor and team members on challenging or difficult client issues. Facilitate communication with the residential and school staff.
• Submit reports, documentation and assessments in a timely manner. Ensure that documentation meets utilization review and quality assurance standards.
• Attend in-service training and outside seminars to enhance and develop clinical skills.
• Provide training, workshops and consultations to teachers, parents and collateral staff.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in social work, mental health or related discipline.
• May be licensed as an independent practitioner in the state of New Hampshire.
• Experience with developmental trauma and/or DCF & DMH population is preferred.

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless youth, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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
• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!