Adolescent and Family Social Worker-Up To $5000 Sign-On Bonus Eligible

This position is eligible for an up to $5000 sign-on bonus!

Master's Level Social Workers are an integral part of our well-established program of social workers, psychologists, family therapists, educators, and allied health professionals serving adolescents and their families at the Wediko School in Hillsborough, NH. Come work with a diverse and dynamic team in the beautiful woodlands setting by the shores of Black Pond! The clinician will collaborate with the residential treatment team in line with the milieu-based therapy provided by the Wediko School program. Supervision hours toward licensure provided. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits!

Located on 450 lakefront acres in New Hampshire, The Wediko School is a residential treatment center offering therapeutic and educational services for middle and high school aged kids experiencing significant social-emotional, behavioral, and educational challenges.

How You'll Be Making A Difference
Social Workers will be developing and implementing Individual Treatment Plans for youth which includes but is not limited to:

• Providing weekly family and individual therapy sessions for an assigned case load of students.
• Planning for and facilitating weekly group therapy.
• Providing clinical consultation to Dorm Supervisors, Lead Staff and Residential Counselors to align with treatment plans.
• Modeling appropriate interactions between staff and students in a variety of situations.
• Maintaining weekly contact with parents, school districts, educational consultants and other external team members.
• Intervening during a crisis including emergency family meetings, team meetings, hospitalization, milieu interventions.
• Attending and participating in program-wide meetings that include weekly treatment team meetings and staff briefings. Additionally, participating in weekly group supervision of family therapists, program development meetings and weekly individual supervision.

Providing on-going administrative functions around students in the group involving:

• Coordinating mental health treatment with all outside agencies e.g., meetings, phone calls, 30-day treatment meeting.
• Networking with other team members, coordinating team mental health treatment approaches within the program to ensure continuity of services; this includes the Clinical Director, the Residential Director, the Academic Director, the Program Coordinators and the School Principal.
• Implementing and coordinating any transition planning.
• Coordinating transportation for students on an as-needed basis for appointments and home visits.

Additional Functions responsible for:

• Responsible for on-call family support-line phone rotation.
• Maintaining regular consultation with outside school districts.
• Collaborating with other Wediko staff around youth treatment goals.
• Performing any other duties as required by the Clinical Director.
• Maintaining case files, which include treatment plans, mental health clinical notes, clinical progress reports, court reports and discharge summaries in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• Experience working with children/families.

• Some incumbents in this role may focus on substance abuse treatment based on site needs and credentials.

• Flexible with responsibilities and schedule.
• Relocation assistance stipend available.

Abilities Required:
The position requires the ability to walk the rugged terrain of the Wediko Hillsborough, NH campus, an active wooded setting. The ability to bend, hold and lift is also required as indicated by CPI behavioral management techniques.

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless youth, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off including up to 20 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days
• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.