OVERVIEW OF BOYSTOWN

Are you passionate about shaping the future of America’s Youth?

Boys Town New England is changing the way America cares for children, families and communities by providing and promoting an Integrated Continuum of Care that instills Boys Town values to strengthen body, mind and spirit.

Our mission is centered on creating an environment for children that includes trust, discipline, emotional support and respect.  We believe that all children and youth have the potential to become bright, productive, adjusted, loving people.

Boys Town is nationally recognized for its research-proven child, health and family care programs.  As one of the country’s largest nonprofit funded child-care organizations, Boys Town touches the lives of more than 2 million children and families nationwide each year.  Join our Town today and help us shape the future of America!

OVERVIEW OF JOB

As our Licensed Clinician you will provide support and education to the Boys Town Foster Family Services Staff. You will be responsible for providing consultation to direct care staff regarding youth and family cases, as well as self-harm issues that may arise. You will participate in developing service planning strategies for youth, as well as provide clinical oversight as approved and directed by contract requirements. Additionally, you will deliver training in various psychological topics for direct care staff. As our Licensed Clinician, you will participate in selecting and communicating with contracted mental health providers. You will also be responsible for providing assessment and therapy services to those youth identified by contract. This may include providing individual, group, and family therapy to identified youth and families.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, OR SKILLS

To be considered for this unique opportunity you will need:

• Master’s degree in Psychology or Social Work
• LICSW, LCSW, LMHC or LMFT licensed people are urged to apply
• Two years of related experience working with youth and families
• Must be a licensed and certified mental health practitioner in the state of Rhode Island
• Knowledge of consultation, training, evaluation and administration
• Ability to provide on-call support as needed for clinical and crisis management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care
• Ability to assist with screening youth referrals and admissions
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills
• Prior knowledge of the Boys Town Model is preferred
• Ability to assist with annual staff training of clinical updates as related to state regulatory compliance and treatment planning
• Our Licensed Clinician will be required to provide community-based services in our foster homes and travel throughout the State of Rhode Island.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required of individuals so classified.

Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status.  Boys Town is also an equal employment opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities.  Please contact us at 1-877-639-6003 if you need an accommodation to complete the application process.

Boys Town is an affirmative action employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

Apply online: http://boystown.org/careers