Father Bills & Mainspring·Quincy, Massachusetts
Provide on-site mental health support, crisis intervention, and clinical consultation for individuals experiencing homelessness within a shelter system. Coordinate care between shelter operations, behavioral health providers, and housing services to support guest stabilization and rehousing.
Father Bill’s & MainSpring is committed to ending and preventing homelessness in Southern Massachusetts with programs that provide emergency and permanent housing and help people obtain skills, jobs, housing, and services. We help people who are struggling with homelessness or are at risk of homelessness to achieve self-sufficiency.
Father Bill’s & MainSpring is a growing and dynamic social service agency with particular expertise in emergency and permanent housing, job training and placement, and prevention services for individuals and families in need. Over the next five years, our strategic focus includes an increase in affordable, permanent supportive housing, a more efficient model of care for families experiencing homelessness, commitment to an enhanced delivery model to reduce the need for shelter, and improved community relations in order to achieve these goals. Our staff are thoughtful and caring individuals who share our passion for these ideals and creative approaches to helping people improve their lives.
We offer a generous benefits package and a comprehensive orientation and training program, as well as ample opportunities for advancement for qualified individuals who show a commitment to our mission.
The Shelter-Based Clinician (LMFT, LCSW, or LICSW) provides on-site clinical services within the shelter system to support individuals experiencing homelessness. This role delivers direct mental health support, crisis intervention, and clinical consultation to both guests and staff.
The Clinician plays a key role in bridging gaps between shelter operations, rehousing services, behavioral health care, and crisis stabilization. This position enhances the organization’s capacity to respond to complex needs, including co-occurring mental health, substance use, and medical challenges.
Safety &
Security: Activelypromotes and personallyobservessafety and securityprocedures, anduses equipment and materials properly.
Travel: Localtravel may berequired. Valid driver’s license andgood drivingrecordrequired.
Physical
Demands: The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May require moving or lifting items weighing up to 20 pounds across office for various needs. The person in this position needs to move about inside the building to access file cabinets, office machinery, conductinspectionsetc.
Must be able to verbally convey detailed information or important instructions or ideas accurately or quickly. Must be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information. Average visual acuity is necessary.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties as assigned may be part of the job.
Father Bill’s & MainSpring is an equal opportunity employer.
Market context
In Massachusetts, clinician roles often draw steady demand in settings serving adolescents and young adults, especially where behavioral health, school-based, or community support needs are ongoing. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s degree, licensure eligibility, and experience with adolescent development, plus strong communication and organization. Before applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting so you can quickly confirm fit and tailor your materials.