Clinician Play Therapist

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Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Salem, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The clinician provides trauma-informed mental health counseling, play therapy, and case management services to individuals, families, and groups. They are responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and maintaining detailed clinical records within an electronic health system.

Qualifications

You have a Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy and at least one year of relevant experience. You demonstrate competency in trauma treatment modalities, family systems, and child development, with experience using electronic health records systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Play Therapy

Trauma-informed care

Biopsychosocial assessments

Treatment planning

Case management

Child development

Substance use disorders

Dual diagnoses

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Zoom

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services, the Clinician/Play Therapist is responsible for providing trauma-informed mental health counseling, play therapy, and case management services to individuals, families, and groups. Services are provided to young children, adolescents, and adults. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, provide treatment planning,  ongoing therapy, outreach ,and support services to individuals, families, and groups of all ages. These services may be performed in the office, schools, or other community settings as appropriate.  
  • Provide case management services, including coordination of care, location of concrete resources, advocacy, and referral. Maintain ongoing contact with collaterals.  
  • Conduct psycho-educational and/or therapeutic groups as needed.
  • Prepare reports and maintain records, including initial and in-depth assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, discharge paperwork, and any other reports requested by attorneys, the Department of Children and Families (DCF),collaterals,  and courts. Complete paperwork using the agency Electronic Health Records system.
  • Attend and present at regular peer group supervision sessions and internal high risk review meetings.
  • Participate in training and professional development as required.
  • Work with clients during day and evening hours as needed. 
  • Work is performed in office, schools, or other community settings.
  • Maintain professional and personal boundaries and confidentiality at all times.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited school.
  • Independently licensed clinician preferred(PhD, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, LADC-1); recent graduates considered. A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in social services.
  • Competency in trauma treatment modalities, family systems, and child development.
  • Proven knowledge of substance use disorders and dual diagnoses preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and time management.
  • Experience establishing connections with local agencies and providing resources to clients.
  • Interest and ability to work as a member of a team and independently.
  • Strong communication, administrative, and computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and Zoom,
  •  including other electronic platforms. Experience using an electronic health records system preferred.
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to work day and evening hours as appropriate.
  • A valid MA driver’s license.

Our benefits are competitive and include a 403(b) savings plan and generous time off (benefits may vary based on position and scheduled hours). 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The base pay range reflects what Catholic Charities reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation in this range may be determined based on other factors, including but not limited to work experience, education and specialty training.

Visit us at: www.ccab.org.

1/2026 

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Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston

Our mission is to welcome and serve, with compassion and respect, all those in need by providing life's necessities, education, and advocacy to move families towards self-sufficiency. As one of Massachusetts's largest social service nonprofit organizations, Catholic Charities of Boston serves our most vulnerable neighbors each year, regardless of religion, race, gender, age, disability, or ethnicity. CCAB has five hub locations in Dorchester, Lynn, Brockton, Lowell, and South Boston, with 23 locations supporting families across Eastern Massachusetts. The Agency's four core services assist our clients with: • Basic Needs (food, shelter, living assistance) • Family & Youth Services • Adult Education & Workforce Development • Refugee & Immigrant Services We help our clients move from crisis to stability to self-sufficiency.
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