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Company Description

The Becket Family of Services has been serving New England youth and families since 1964 with 47 locations in New England.Come join our close knit collaborative team. This position offers you the unique opportunity to truly impact not only the youth and families we work with, but to also lead, grow, and develop our motivated Permanency Team.

This is a great opportunity to lead by example, in both a leadership and constituent capacity setting the bar with some of your time dedicated to Permanency Specialist functions in conjunction with overarching leadership responsibilities.

As a leading member of our administrative team you will participate in and support administrative initiatives related to programming, training, establishment of and adherence to best practices, processes and procedures as well as oversight of quality assurance and service delivery.

Job Description

Representative Duties:
Provide clinical oversight and leadership to all assigned cases
Complete tasks associated with client intake process
Create and update treatment plans including student and caregiver treatment goals and activity formulation using the Virtual Gateway.
Complete CANS assessments when services begin, at discharge, and every 90 days and at discharge while Becket services are in place using the Virtual Gateway (MA only)
Provide individual and family therapy as indicated in the treatment plan
Facilitate groups as needed in support of agency population needs
Collaborate with DCF social workers, Family Networks referring agents and other case collaterals including therapists, guidance counselors, physicians, psychiatrists, probation officers and attorneys.
Complete and submit weekly reports to DCF and Family Networks using established format.
Complete progress notes in SOAP format using Kaliedacare for all client and collateral contact.
Ensure proper filing of all documentation using established binder system protocol.
Schedule and facilitate periodic review meetings with DCF and Family Networks every six weeks, as required by contractual obligations.
Prepare for periodic treatment review meetings by completing progress reports and updated treatment plans.
Ensure all other contractual obligations are being met by treatment team (services hours, documentation, etc.)
Ensure regular communication regarding cases with other team members.
Track and relay changes in service dates and levels to appropriate administrators.
Attend supervision as requested by supervisor, at a minimum of weekly.
Lead & support PC's with case management
Take the lead role in communication with Family & Referral Sources- critical incidents as well as pro social behaviors.
Adhere to crisis support procedures and communication protocol
Participate in an on-call rotation providing emergency services for clients, according to established On Call procedures.
Ensure team is supporting court appearances for students appropriately.
Attend regular office meetings, including weekly faculty meetings and case reviews.

We are looking for a team player that will be excited to provide innovative and dynamic individual and family therapy for at risk and adjudicated youth involved in both community and residential treatment.

Qualifications

- Bilingual Preferred but not required
- Master's in social work (MSW), mental health counseling (MHC) preferred.
- Related fields also welcome: (LMFT, LICSW, LCSW, BCBA, LADC, etcetera).
- Candidates with additional Therapy, Psychology, Counselor, and/or Mental Health licensures, certifications, and/or trainings are encouraged to apply.
- Valid driver's license with insured transportation
- Position required background check, driving, and other record checks -
- Not required, but special consideration given to bilingual (English / Spanish) candidates

Additional Information

We are industry leaders with our top tier compensation and benefits offerings.Comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k/403b, Life Insurance, AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Legal Services, Wellness programs, Employee discount programs, Paid time off, Holidays, Professional Training in support of continued Professional Growth and Development.

www.becket.org