Intensive Residential Clinician at Bay Cove Human Services, Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Bay Cove Human Services' mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts.


Bay Cove Human Services is committed to ensuring the representation and participation of candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage all qualified individuals, particularly those from historically marginalized groups, to apply.



Job Summary:

The Intensive Residential Clinician provides clinical assessment, safety and treatment planning,
individual and group treatment, to Persons residing in an Intensive Behavioral Group Living
Environment (IBGLE) as well as providing clinical training and supervision of direct care staff
regarding the proper implementation of clinical interventions. The Intensive Residential
Clinician contributes to Bay Cove's mission by ensuring that the IBGLE provides thoughtful and
responsive treatment to Persons so that they can build skills and and engage meaningfully
towards greater independence. This is an exempt position.



Supervisory Responsibilities:

• As designated by the IBGLE Clinical Program Manager (CPM)
Essential Functions of the Position:
• Engage, build relationships, and empower Persons residing in the IBGLE to actively
engage in services by identifying personal goals, determining motivators, and supporting
individuals to improve health and wellness, strengthen self-management of symptoms,
and pursue their personal goals.
• Conduct and document clinical and risk assessments, develop safety and treatment plans,
and select and implement clinical interventions designed to assist Persons residing at the
IBGLE to maintain community tenancy and move toward greater independence.
• Responsively adjust the frequency, duration, and types of supports in to suit Persons'
changing needs, interests, and preferences.
• Actively collaborate with the IBGLE team and externally with Persons extended
treatment teams, identified and authorized natural supports, and Care Coordination
Entities in order to best support each Person.
• Provide clinical oversight of the IBGLE's treatment and support services in conjunction
with the CPM.
• Train and supervise IBGLE direct care staff regarding on therapeutic skills and
interventions, as well as clinical documentation skills, via individual and group training
as needed.
• Provide crisis assessment, prevention, and needed intervention during the work day and
while on-call on nights and weekends as scheduled.
• Utilize recovery-oriented language and principles in all communication and interactions
with Persons, colleagues, and collaterals.


Requirements for the Position:

• LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or other behavioral health category which qualifies as a
Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts required.
• At least two years of related experience.
• Strong commitment to the right of each Person with mental health challenges to live in
community residences, to work in market jobs, and to have access to helpful, adequate,
competent, and continuous supports and services of their own choosing.
• Demonstrated professional communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and writing assessments and treatment plans.
• Proficiency in word processing and other computer functions using Windows, Word, and
Google Email and Apps.
• Department of Public Health certification in medication administration required within 3
months of hire.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends on an as needed basis.
• Ability to climb stairs and carry up to 40 pounds, as well as the physical capacity to
assist people with mobility impairments as needed.
• Valid driver's license.
• Use of personal cell phone for work purposes.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.



Mission Traits:

• Utilizes a flexible and responsible work style that meets evolving needs of the agency.
• Works with integrity and respects the dignity and value of all individuals.
• Exhibits mission through job knowledge, pride in work role, and advocacy.
• Promotes diversity and inclusion of all individuals.
• Works in a collaborative, compassionate manner with stakeholder/ partners

Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorships at this time and will require candidates to be authorized to work in the United States.