Open Positions
Mental Health Clinician (40 hrs/week)
The Child Witness to Violence Project is seeking two child mental health clinicians to join our team as part of a new partnership with the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. These clinicians will provide assessments and treatment to young children and caregivers referred by the court who have been impacted by family violence and other trauma. Both positions are full time. The ideal candidates will have experience working with young children who have been exposed to trauma and/or working with families affected by violence.
These positions provide a unique opportunity to work with a nationally recognized, leading and innovative program that utilize evidence-based practices to best support children and their families in the wake of traumatic experiences. In addition to clinical responsibilities, these clinicians will have opportunities to engage in training and teaching activities at the hospital, as well as to interface with a wide variety of community agencies.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Qualifications:
The Child Witness to Violence Project is seeking two child mental health clinicians to join our team as part of a new partnership with the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. These clinicians will provide assessments and treatment to young children and caregivers referred by the court who have been impacted by family violence and other trauma. Both positions are full time. The ideal candidates will have experience working with young children who have been exposed to trauma and/or working with families affected by violence.
These positions provide a unique opportunity to work with a nationally recognized, leading and innovative program that utilize evidence-based practices to best support children and their families in the wake of traumatic experiences. In addition to clinical responsibilities, these clinicians will have opportunities to engage in training and teaching activities at the hospital, as well as to interface with a wide variety of community agencies.
Responsibilities:
- Provide assessments of young children affected by violence
- Provide on-going individual, dyadic and/or family treatment
- Provide training, outreach and consultation with collateral agencies and providers who are involved with the children seen at the Child Witness to Violence Project.
Requirements:
- Requires a Master’s level degree in mental health field (social work, psychology, mental health counseling)
- Licensure as social worker or mental health counselor (such as LICSW, LCSW, LMFT or LMHC)
Qualifications:
- Experience in delivering mental health services to children impacted by trauma
- Bi-lingual candidates, and/or candidates who represent the diverse communities of Boston, is a plus
The Mental Health Clinicians will be employees of Boston Medical Center and will receive benefits through the hospital.
Please email all resumes and cover letters to Ashley Schiffmiller, Senior Administrative and Intake Coordinator, at ashley.schiffmiller@bmc.org.
All applicants should receive a confirmation email within one week after submitting their resume and cover letter.
Please forward all questions or inquiries regarding this position to Ashley at 617-414-7425.
