Clinician Play Therapist Job at Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston, Boston, MA

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  • Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Clinician/Play Therapist is responsible for providing trauma-informed mental health counseling, play therapy, and case management services to DCF involved youth and adults. Services may be provided in the client’s home or in a community setting in Boston.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide mental health counseling via talk therapy and play therapy and offer referrals and resources to referred DCF involved youth and adults.
  • Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, complete treatment planning, maintain progress notes, create treatment plans, provide ongoing therapy, outreach, and support services to DCF referred youth and adults with the goal of improving family functioning.
  • Utilize developmentally appropriate evidence-based therapeutic modalities to support individual needs.
  • Track client progress and assist with reports to the Department of Children and Families.
  • Provide case management services, including coordination of care, advocacy, and referrals as appropriate. Maintain ongoing contact with collaterals.
  • Prepare reports and maintain records as required by DCF.
  • Maintain boundaries and confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
  • Attend team meetings and working with supervisors in assessing client needs and providing evidence-based therapies.
  • Meet with clients during times of their availability, which may vary according to their work or school schedules. This may include some evenings, early mornings, and weekends.
  • Perform work in an office environment, client homes or community.
  • Participate in training and professional development as required.
  • Other responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or related field with a minimum of 3 years post graduate experience in mental health services.
  • Licensed clinician (PhD, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, LADC-1), or enrolled in a training program in preparation for licensure.
  • Competencies in trauma treatment modalities, child development, and play therapy approaches.
  • Experience working directly with young children, adolescents, and adults in a professional setting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, problem solving skills, a social justice perspective, have experience working with complex trauma, and clinical understanding of family systems.
  • Experience establishing connections with local agencies and providing resources to clients.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.
  • Interest and ability to work as a member of a team and independently.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Internet skills including use of remote technology.
  • Strong communication, administrative, and computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and Zoom, including other electronic platforms.
  • A valid driver’s license
  • Must be able to push, pull and/or lift up to 25 pounds.

Our benefits are competitive and include a 403(b) savings plan and generous time off.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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5/14/25

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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