Clinician - Family-Based Intensive Treatment
Job Description
Job Description
ABOUT THE POSITION
The FIT Clinician provides intensive, community-based behavioral health services to children and youth (under 21) with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families. As part of a multidisciplinary team with Family Partners and Paraprofessionals, the Clinician delivers evidence-based treatment, crisis intervention, and family therapy aligned with the CBHI/FIT model. Care is family-driven, youth-guided, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed to promote stability, resilience, and improved well-being.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide intensive family therapy, individual therapy, and caregiver sessions in homes and community settings.
• Complete comprehensive assessments (including CANS) and develop strengths-based, culturally responsive treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to improve youth functioning and family dynamics; reduce reliance on higher levels of care.
• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and stabilization to maintain youth/family safety in the community.
• Coordinate care with Family Partners, Paraprofessionals, schools, medical providers, and community agencies.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation compliant with agency, CBHI, and MassHealth standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, supervision, and required trainings to ensure fidelity to the FIT model.
• Communicate proactively with families; offer advocacy and system-navigation support.
• Provide consultation/support to community partners regarding behavioral health needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope of practice.
REQUIREMENTS
Must-Haves
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Massachusetts license or license-eligible (e.g., LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT).
• 2+ years’ clinical experience with children, youth, and families (home/community settings preferred).
• Demonstrated trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment-planning skills; crisis intervention and family engagement experience.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office.
• Current CANS (or ability to obtain prior to start, per program policy).
• Valid driver’s license, insured reliable vehicle, and ability to travel locally; ability to work some evenings/weekends and participate in on-call rotation.
Nice-to-Haves
• Familiarity with CBHI services and FIT/wraparound models.
• Bilingual/bicultural candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
SALARY & BENEFITS
• Salary: $75,000 annually
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and optional 401(k) plan
• Employee discounts and access to CEU/professional development opportunities
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment
ABOUT CSR
Children’s Services of Roxbury (CSR) is one of Massachusetts’ largest Black-led nonprofits, providing holistic services to 6,000+ children and families each year. We foster a culture of trust, humility, and respect, where every team member is valued and supported. CSR is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.