Wayside Youth & Family Support Network·Framingham, Massachusetts
Provide direct clinical services, including individual, family, and group counseling, for youth and families in residential programs. Coordinate clinical program development and collaborate with community-based organizations to support mental and behavioral health needs.
Show your passion by empowering youth and families when joining the Wayside team!
Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected youth and family-serving agencies, supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern regions.
We invest in our employees' wellness with comprehensive benefits, including tuition and training reimbursement, a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year.
Enjoy a learning environment with free training, CEUs, and more, along with exceptional medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities.
Apply today and earn a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus (pro-rated for part-time)!
Clinician Young Adult Services - Framingham
$65,000.00 - $70,000.00/year + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time). Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring clinicians to provide direct clinical services and coordinate clinical program development for clients in our residential programs. We provide a supportive culture that allows for a balance of personal responsibilities and professional development while contributing to the community.
Conduct individual, family, and group counseling using trauma informed and culturally responsive interventions for youths and their families. Assist caregivers in navigating systems to promote their awareness of resources and access to supports. Empower youth/young adults in the milieu environment with skills and strategies to support their mental and behavioral health needs. Create care plans and interventions to support skill-based growth. Promote and strengthen family’s natural supports to foster a welcoming and supportive community for the youth. Ensure that youth/young adult’s rights are respected, particularly in regard to cultural competency. Work with other community-based organizations to provide services and care for youth. Provide crisis interventions and support, work with local ESP teams for additional clinical supports.
Talent connecting with people. Strong communication skills –both written and verbal. Ability to assess and manage risk. Flexibility, creative thinking, and adapt to competing priorities.
Masters Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field. Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Trauma Informed Practice; Substance Use Intervention; Risk and Safety Assessment.
Market context
In Massachusetts, behavioral health employers often look for licensed or license-eligible clinicians with experience supporting at-risk youth and families, so demand tends to stay steady for candidates who can work across settings and age groups. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a clear licensure path, and practical experience; review the summarized requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to youth and family work.
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