Clinician II000402

Join to apply for the Clinician II000402 – Familias Unidas Outpatient Program (salaried) – Boston, MA at Casa Esperanza, Inc. (Boston). About Casa Esperanza Casa Esperanza, Inc. is a bilingual/bicultural behavioral health treatment provider serving Boston and the Merrimack Valley. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to recover from addiction, trauma, mental illness, and other chronic medical conditions; overcome homelessness and discrimination; and achieve health and wellness through comprehensive, integrated care. Relocation Assistance: Up to $7,500 Sign‑on bonus: $7,000 (Paid 50% at hire and 50% at 6 months from start) About the Role The Clinician II will provide clinical services to clients in our outpatient mental health clinic, serving individuals with co‑occurring disorders. The Clinician will identify and utilize the client’s strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences in completing assessments and developing individualized service plans. They will also provide group treatment services using evidence‑based practices as needed. What You’ll Do Client Care Provide individual, couples, and family therapy. Provide crisis intervention counseling, with referrals to ongoing mental health services when needed. Use case conferencing and the program team to coordinate and ensure client treatment plans are effective and appropriate. Engage external and internal service providers to meet clients’ needs. Provide group treatment using evidence‑based practices (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive‑Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Relational and Psychodynamic therapy). Participate in weekly clinical meetings to provide updates and assist in decision‑making related to treatment planning and implementation. Serve as a resource to the team on mental health‑related issues and assist in various program components. Other duties as assigned. Administrative Ensure adherence to program treatment philosophies and policies. Maintain client and program records in accordance with agency requirements and timelines. Assist with utilization management (assessment of appropriateness, effectiveness, and medical need). Work with the Billing Specialist to keep authorizations up to date and units unexpired. Assist with all reporting as required by supervisors. Attend all training and professional development opportunities as required. Attend mandatory weekly MDT meetings. Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field. Participate in weekly programmatic and clinical supervision. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Master’s degree required in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field. Experience working with psychiatric, substance‑using, co‑occurring populations. Spanish fluency required. Familiarity with a strength‑based, trauma‑informed environment. Knowledge of appropriate community resources. Knowledge of issues affecting people with HIV/AIDS in recovery from substance use/alcoholism. Experience with individuals dealing with homelessness, mental illness, domestic violence, and the criminal justice system. Experience in crisis management and intervention. Experience providing individual, family, and group interventions to the target population. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work both as an effective team member and independently. Knowledge and practice of evidence‑based practices (e.g., CBT, relapse prevention, motivational interviewing), preferred. Ability to meet the physical and training requirements of the position. Schedule Onsite Role – Monday‑Friday, availability of hours (Between 8 am‑8 pm) What We Offer Compensation: $70,000–$72,000 annual salary Holiday Pay (12 days per year + 1 floating holiday) Paid Time Off (PTO) – 18 days year one, 20.5 days at year 2, 23 days at year 5 Sick Pay – 10 paid days per year Long/Short‑Term Disability Paid by Company Life Insurance Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) FSA/DCA (Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care) ComPsych Guidance Resources – EAP Educational Opportunities Tuition Remission Employee Ticket at Work (Discounts for entertainment, travel, movies, etc.) Career Advancement Opportunities Increased Salary for Credentials Physical & Mental Requirements The employee is regularly required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. COVID‑19 Vaccination Requirement All offers of employment are contingent on proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 (currently one dose of Johnson & Johnson or two doses of Pfizer or Moderna and boosted when eligible). Individuals with medical issues or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination may request an exemption. Casa Esperanza’s EEO Statement Casa Esperanza, Inc. values its diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, older members of society, and others from minority groups and diverse backgrounds to apply. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job‑related qualifications and abilities. Casa Esperanza, Inc. also has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employees, interns, volunteers and contractors of Casa Esperanza, Inc. are responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with kindness and respect. Casa Esperanza, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email hr@casaesperanza.org. Pay Range for This Role: $70,000 – $72,000 USD per year (Familias Unidas Outpatient Program) #J-18808-Ljbffr