An Art Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving art, crafts, and similar activities. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.
Outpatient Clinician - Per-Diem Req #1556 Framingham, MA 01702, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM 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. Wayside offers a le arning environment - free trainings and CEUs. We provide a t eamwork atmosphere and career development support - a great place to grow your career!!!
$35.00 - $45.00/hour. Wayside is seeking Master's level Clinicians to provide collaborative outpatient clinical services to children, adolescents, and their families. We offer a Fee-for-Service, hybrid position, with flexibility to meet with clients virtually and at our offices in Framingham. Some after-school/evening hours are required.
What you will do:
Provide short term and ongoing individual, sibling, and family treatment as clinically indicated and in accordance with program specifications for youth between 2 and 20 years old. Conduct intakes for new clients, assessing for medical necessity as indicated. Complete comprehensive clinical assessments, CANS and develop treatment plans according to program specifications. Provide crisis intervention services with clients as needed. Collaborate with family, schools, and other providers throughout treatment and make referrals to community supports as needed. Serve as HUB for services such as therapeutic mentoring when needed.
Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:
Ability to highlight and validate strengths in young people and their families. Respectful curiosity to learn from a person's lived experiences. Committed to providing culturally informed treatment including understanding systemic racism and oppression and its impact on youth and families served. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through to complete tasks accordingly to timelines including notes within 48 hours of date of service. Work within a recovery model framework emphasizing the person's journey not just their diagnosis. Strong diagnostic and clinical writing skills. Competence with computer skills and comfort using an electronic health record (EHR) for clinical documentation. Familiarity with evidenced-based modalities such as ARC, Motivational Interviewing, and others a plus.
Minimum Requirements:
Masters Degree in Social Work, Mental Heath Counseling, or related field plus experience providing services to children, adolescents, and families. Non-licensed or license eligible clinicians encouraged to apply. Pay differentials for independent licensure and fluency in some languages other than English.
What You Will Receive:
Weekly supervision from an independently licensed supervisor. Training in Motivational Interviewing, ARC, and Courageous Conversations. You will be part of a supportive, diverse, inclusive, and experienced team of professionals and paraprofessionals. Access to monthly agency- sponsored trainings on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as well as other clinically relevant topics with associated Continuing Education hours. Job Details Job Family 5483 Pay Type Hourly Education Level Master's Degree Scan this QR code and apply! Download Framingham, MA 01702, USA
