Permanency Clinician
4 weeks ago
NFI Massachusetts Inc., a non- profit human services agency, is currently seeking a full time Permanency Clinician shared between residential programs in Wilmington and Amesbury.
The Permanency Clinician is responsible for managing a designated caseload of youth (ages 13-18) residing within congregate care setting who lack natural and permanent family connections and viable reunification plans. The essential functions of the Permanency Clinician include assessment of the youth’s relational connections and youth and family’s readiness for reunification; development of the permanency team and facilitation of youth-centered permanency round tables (PRT); family search, identification, and engagement; and coordination of post-permanency services and supports. The Permanency Clinician will deliver therapeutic interventions to the youth, who may experience vulnerability, hopelessness and treatment regression throughout the permanency process.
The Permanency Clinician will work in conjunction with the youth’s assigned program clinician, who is responsible for addressing youth’s primary reason for the referral to the program, including stabilization of emotional and behavioral issues and focus on treatment that ensures the youth’s well-being and safety. The Permanency Clinician will collaborate with DCF and other relevant collaterals to solidify a viable permanency plan for each youth served. The Permanency Clinician will assist the clinical department to provide training and consultation to program staff around permanency best practices and will serve on the agency’s permanency committee. Services will be delivered on site at the designated program as well as in the youth and family member’s home and local community.
Salary Range: $70,000
Job Requirements:
- Master’s degree required.
- Previous experience in congregate care or mental health preferred.
- Previous experience with child/adolescent population and their families preferred.
- Knowledgeable in human development, childhood trauma and permanency.
- Knowledgeable regarding DCF regulations, policies and practice.
- On call coverage as needed.
- A flexible schedule is required. The position is primarily Monday through Friday with afternoons/evenings comprising most of the direct time with youth/families. However, weekend work may also be necessary.
- Travel is required. Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle is a must.
- Bilingual candidates are urged to apply
- Excellent verbal, written, computer and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage a quick-paced environment independently and support others to work effectively within that environment.
- Strong team-building, teaching, nurturing, and leadership skills.
Benefits for full time employees include: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Retirement Plan, 3 weeks paid vacation time and Tuition reimbursement up to $2500 per fiscal year.
NFI Massachusetts Inc., is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We seek to empower individuals and support the diversity and inclusivity within our workforce.
