Therapeutic Support Specialist

Therapeutic Support Specialist (TSS) Children's Mental Health Services $21.25 per hour Mobile position providing services in communities throughout the region of Central Massachusetts, surrounding Marlborough. The Edinburg Center is seeking a Therapeutic Support Specialist for our newest DMH Specialty Flex program provision services to youth under the age of 21 with co-occurring mental health and neurodevelopmental needs, using our agencies "Better Together" model.

What You Will Do:

Work as part of a dynamic and innovative interdisciplinary team consisting of a Master's level Mental Health Clinician, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Family Partner, and Occupational Therapist (OT). The Therapeutic Support Specialist works directly with youth and young adults to make progress towards clinical and/or behavioral goals for treating the youth's emotional and/or behavioral needs. TSS engage persons served in 1:1 skill building and coaching, both within the home and community. They may provide additional case management and are responsible for documentation relating to their role.

Who You Are:

A passionate individual committed to working with complex youth and families, with the following combination of education and experience: A high school diploma or

GED, AND

3-years of relevant experience working with youth OR A qualifying bachelor's degree or associate's degree in a human services field from an accredited institution AND 2-years of relevant experience working with youthORqualifying bachelor's degree or associate's degree in a human services field from an accredited institution, AND 1-year of experience working with youth or families, AND oral and written fluency in a needed languageORhigh school diploma or

GED, AND

2-years of experience working with youth and families, AND oral and written fluency in a needed language. Must be 21 years or older and maintain a flexible schedule including afternoon and evening availability. The individual must hold a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.

Who We Are:

A dedicated team of professionals who have chosen to join an organization with a forty year history of serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury and autism in the community. When we're not at work, we love to hike, bike, craft, read, shop and sing opera, among many other things! Our staff of 350 have range of interests and skills and we know you do too! We know that The Edinburg Center will mean as much to you as it does to us! At work, we are psychiatrists, social workers, clinicians, nurses, behavior specialists, peer specialists, board certified behavior analysts, direct service staff and employment specialists.

What We Offer:

We offer an excellent benefits package for both full and part-time staff, including; health (must work a minimum of 30 hours) dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Paid time off benefits include vacation, personal, sick and holidays. To support ongoing professional development, we offer tuition reimbursement, conference, seminar, certification and specialized training funding, as well as free clinical supervision for licensure. We think the best benefit we offer is the chance to learn from each other and we hope you will be willing to teach us as well. Be YOU! We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Edinburg Center, Inc. is an

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.25 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person