Therapeutic Day Prog. Clinician

Therapeutic Day Program Clinician, Springfield/Westfield Who is NCYF?

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF) is made up of a team

of devoted and highly skilled professionals and paraprofessionals who

provide quality care to the individuals we serve. Our agency is led by a

passionate and involved leadership team based out of our Easthampton

main office. NCYF opened its doors in 1972 and became incorporated in

1976. We\'re an experienced agency with multiple locations which provide

foster care services, in home therapy, outpatient therapy, treatment

residences , and therapeutic day programs. For nearly 50 years, we have

been committed to providing innovative and high quality care to our

consumers. Our mission is to empower individuals, children, adults and

families to live healthy and successful lives. Our values include

respect, integrity, compassion and hope. We encompass these values in

everything we do. NCYF provides paid training for all employees. We

offer competitive wages, a dynamic work environment & the following

benefits: Medical/Dental Insurance; Disability; Group Term

Life/Voluntary Life; 401k Retirement; Paid

Holidays/Vacation/Personal/Sick time; Whole Life, Critical Illness,

Accident Insurance; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and

Member Discounts. Therapeutic Day Program Clinician Northeast Center for

Youth and Families seeks a full-time Clinician for their Therapeutic Day

Programs in Springfield (Splash) and Westfield (Harp). The TDP Clinician

assists with overseeing the implementation of client treatment plans,

therapeutic progress and the overall well-being of the clients served by

Therapeutic Day Program staff. The TDP Clinician also coordinates

treatment plans/services to meet the needs of the clients and their

families. Responsibilities include: Responsible for writing client

documentation, (IAP\'s, discharge summaries, etc.) and facilitate

meetings. Complete intake paperwork and facilitate intake meetings as

needed by the Program Director. Provide clinical support and feedback to

program staff in the absence of the Program Director. Facilitate weekly

psycho-educational and life skills groups & develop appropriate

curriculum. Provide case management for clients, including but not

limited to on-going contract with families, case workers, and other

service providers. Assist with the creation/development of monthly

activity schedules that include appropriate physical and therapeutic

activities. Co-lead recreational trips and activities and assist with

planning. Provide transportation for clients to and from site (in Agency

vehicles as well as personal vehicle). Assist with training and ensure

staff compliance on all agency standards, policies and procedures in the

absence of the Program Director. Participate in and attend scheduled

meetings, trainings and professional development workshops. Ability to

obtain required certifications and licenses, including but not limited

to CPI de-escalation, CPR, First Aid. Split 40 hours equally between

Harp and Splash programs. Perform all other duties as assigned by the

the Program Director. Qualifications: Master\'s Degree in Psychology or

Social Work Two years\' experience working with youth with emotional and

Behavioral Needs Preferred. Strong Writing Skills Approved CORI, DCF,

and driving background checks Valid driver\'s license Ability to travel

between TDP sites AA/EOE: we believe diversity strengthens our

organization!