Senior Clinician, Youth Residential Services

RFK Community Alliance

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Lancaster, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Senior Clinician provides direct clinical services, including individual, group, and family therapy, while overseeing admissions, discharges, and program group delivery. They also provide leadership, clinical supervision, and documentation oversight to junior staff members.

Qualifications

You have a Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work and at least one year of clinical experience. You are responsible for providing direct clinical services, supporting junior clinicians, overseeing admissions and discharges, and leading program groups.

Must Have Skills for ATS

clinical assessments

psychosocial history

family history

treatment goals

treatment conferences

case management

care coordination

advocacy

family therapy

group therapy

individual therapy

eHana

Virtual Gateway

evidence-based practices

Job Description

Senior Clinician, Youth Residential Services   Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000   Position Summary
  • The Senior Clinician is a leadership role that, in addition to providing direct clinical services, supports junior clinicians in their day-to-day responsibilities. This position also plays a key role in overseeing admissions and discharges and providing leadership for program groups. The Senior Clinician reports to the Clinical Director.
Essential Functions
  • Promote a workplace culture grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Maintain a reduced caseload as determined by the Clinical Director (CD).
  • Participate in admissions (tours, interviews) and oversee discharge planning.
  • Provide clinical consultation, supervision support, and documentation oversight for clinicians.
  • Oversee planning and delivery of group therapy services.
  • Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments for assigned clients (including psychosocial and family history).
  • Develop and monitor treatment goals; provide recommendations to the Treatment Team on client progress and readiness for discharge.
  • Facilitate Initial and Quarterly Treatment Conferences.
  • Deliver case management services, including care coordination, advocacy, and collaboration with families, referral sources, and medical staff.
  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy; support family engagement and strengthen family systems.
  • Communicate regularly with families and external partners regarding client progress.
  • Coordinate referrals for diagnostic evaluations and assist with legal/medical processes (e.g., medication orders, guardianship).
  • Attend team meetings, medication reviews, and IEP meetings as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (clinical, medical, educational, and program staff).
  • Participate in weekly supervision and complete required supervision documentation.
  • Apply evidence-based, strengths-focused treatment approaches and review evaluations to guide care.
  • Provide training and consultation to staff on client needs and treatment strategies.
  • Complete timely, accurate documentation (e.g., progress notes, treatment plans, reports, discharge summaries) in required systems (eHana, Virtual Gateway).
  • Participate in staff meetings, service model development, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain competency in evidence-based practices.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Clinical Director.
Work Experience
  • Minimum of one year of clinical experience required
  • License-eligible candidates preferred
Education
  • Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work required
Who We Are 
RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strength, determination, and resilience. 
 
How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together 
At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one. 
 
Why You’ll Love Us 
In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including: 
 •Health Insurance 
•Dental Insurance 
•Vision Insurance 
•Generous paid time off 
•Holiday Pay 
•Educational Assistance 
•Employer paid life insurance 
•Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability 
•Retirement Plan with generous employer match 
•Tuition Reimbursement 
•Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program  
 
To apply for this position please click on → Senior Clinician, Youth Residential Services. RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA

RFK Community Alliance

Perkins and Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps are now RFK Community Alliance! Our mission is to promote meaningful and sustained well-being for children, youth, and adults facing educational, developmental, mental health, and other challenges.
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