Job Description

We are offering a $1,000 sign on bonus!

We are currently seeking a Full time (40 hours per week with 25 billable expectation) Therapeutic Training and Support (TT&S) staff member in our In Home Therapy (IHT) program. The starting pay range is $20-$22 and the hours are Monday through Friday, between 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. This schedule will change based on the clinical needs of assigned families.

The TT&S provides intensive family therapy services to a youth up to age 21 and his/her family in order to treat the young person’s behavioral health needs, improving the family’s ability to provide effective support to promote healthy functioning. IHT is a structured, strength-based therapeutic relationship between a Master’s level clinician, a TT&S, the youth, and his/her family.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Have a willingness and ability to work with the SED, DMH and DCF populations.
• In-Home Therapy is provided by a qualified clinician who may work in a team that may include a qualified TT&S staff member.
• IHT Services may be provided in any setting where the youth is naturally located, in-person and via telehealth when clinically indicated.
• Arrange for the collection of relevant information regarding the family’s story, current situation, and family strengths and needs.
• Implement a care/action plan based upon the child and families voice, choice, and needs under the guidance of an IHT Clinician and team recommendations,
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings to meet the clinical needs of the child and family, including but not limited to, the home (including foster homes and therapeutic foster homes), schools, child care centers, respite settings, and other community settings.
• Make referrals to other resources, agencies, clinics and hospitals as needed.
• Maintain paperwork requirements and timeframes of agency, Mass Health Managed Care Entities and other commercial insurances.
• Assess immediate risk for safety and coordinate resources for stabilizing that risk.
• Guide the team members towards open, strength based, family friendly problem solving.
• Maintain a healing and helpful relationship with youth, young adult and family.
• Guide team to implement the interventions of the plan and update as necessary Monitor cases to ensure continued eligibility.
• Understand and demonstrate commitment to agency mission, values, and philosophy in performing skills specific to role.
• Maintain all ethical and legal requirements of the Agency.
• Assume responsibility for meeting and maintaining all licensing, COA or agency requirements for personal health, training or other certifications.
• The IHTTS must meet with the In Home Therapy Supervisor on a weekly basis for supervision in person.
• All supervision must be documented in files accessible for review by the MCE during site review process or upon request.
• Supervision notes must contain, at a minimum, information regarding frequency of supervision, format of supervision, supervisor’s signature, and general content of supervision sessions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s level in Social work, Psychology, Counseling or a related field from an accredited school or: An associate’s degree and a minimum of (1) years of experience working with the target population pursuant to MCE credentialing criteria.
• Experience in navigating any of the child/family-serving systems and/or experience advocating for family members who are involved with behavioral health systems.
• Must have skills necessary to engage and work with others from diverse backgrounds. Maintain a nonjudgmental attitude towards families.
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Must be willing to work with SED population and be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends in order to meet the clinical needs of the child and family.
• Strong time management and origination skills.
  • Ability to independently plan and organize one’s own schedule and activities.
• Excellent in both written and verbal communication.

This is a benefits eligible position. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 403b pension plan
• Flexible spending account
• Three weeks paid vacation
• Twelve paid holidays
• Generous earned sick time
• Full-time TT &S staff receive an incentive rate of $15.00 for each billable unit hour of services provided above 50 Units hours of service per pay period – adjusted for full PTO days and Holidays.

Family Service Association is eligible as a site for loan repayment under the Ma Repay Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. These Programs are contingent upon the availability of funding. **This information is intended for informational purposes and does not constitute a guarantee of future benefits.**
Check out these links to determine if you qualify:
Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid
Our Programs | MA Repay Program

The wage range for this position and is based upon work experience, education and bilingual capacity.

Family Service Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 135-year tradition of high quality.