Company Information
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Company Name: The Learning Center for the Deaf
Website: https://www.tlcdeaf.org/careers

Job Information
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Job Title: Mental Health Clinician (ASL Proficiency required)
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Address:
848 Central Street
Framingham, Massachusetts. 01701

Job Description:
Sign on Bonus $1,500
Housing resources can be shared
ASL proficiency required

Walden School (WS) is a nationally-recognized residential therapeutic and
education program for deaf children and youth ages 8 to 22. Walden School
students have often experienced significant adverse childhood events, as well
as language deprivation, resulting in mental health challenges, and have
treatment needs that have not been successfully addressed in other academic
and residential settings. Working with a staff that is proficient in American
Sign Language (over 75% of whom are Deaf), Walden students receive highly
individualized, trauma-informed care and therapy in a structured, supportive,
home-like setting. Students attend classes during the day in contained
classes with curriculum modified to each individual need, and have the
opportunity to participate in a range of activities on campus.

Provides individual and group therapy to students. Responsible for developing
individual strength based treatment plans with an interdisciplinary team.
Provides family therapy to families as requested. Provides collateral
services to agencies on behalf of students and families. Collaborates with
the educational and residential staff within Walden School and at the Marie
Philip School. May provide supervision to social work trainees or other
individuals. Participates in activities of the Walden School Clinical team.

Supervisor:  Clinical Director

Functions and Responsibilities:

Provides clinical services to students and families.

Participates in clinical on-call rotation (separate compensation from
salary).

Provides discharge planning and community liaison to students and families.

Coordinates clinical services provided with members of interdisciplinary
team.

Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates professional conduct, which
exemplifies the NASW code of ethics.

Participates in student’s clinical team related meetings including, but not
limited to clinical department meetings, clinical case conferences, community
meetings, staff meetings and in-services.

Completes all documentations in compliance with established polices and
procedures under the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the
Department of Early Education and Care, MA Department of Mental Health and MA
Department of Children and Families’ Rehab Options.

Participates in weekly supervision and consultation as needed.

Maintains complete, accurate, and current records of all clinical services
rendered, includes initial evaluations, progress notes, summary notes,
discharge summaries and all other necessary documentation.

Collaborates with other departments within WS and TLC, providing support to
students and staff.

Observes all agency guiding principles and policies, rules and regulations,
including those pertaining to quality improvement, infection control, risk
management and safety, as well as policy and procedures of the clinical
department.

Complies with relevant federal, state, and local legal and professional
requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future
legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on
needed actions.

Some lifting may be required when working with young students or students
with special needs, however, TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of
inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will
be made whenever possible. The diversity of our student population may
require that some assignments have a heavier physical responsibility due to
safety. If the opening for which you are applying will require more strenuous
physical activity, the unique needs will be discussed at the time of
interview.

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are
required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**TLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all employees and
applicants for employment are afforded equal opportunity in every area of
hiring and employment without regard to race, color, religious creed,
national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, criminal record
(inquiries only), handicap (disability), mental illness, retaliation, sexual
harassment, sexual orientation, genetics, active military, and any other
legally protected characteristic.

**TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and
reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.



Requirements:
Requirements
Masters Degree required and must be eligible to become Massachusetts state
licensed in social work, psychology, or mental health field
A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language required, with
native, or near-native ASL fluency preferred
Excellent communication and grammar skills at sufficient levels to ensure
effective and appropriate communication
Strong interpersonal skills developed at a level which allows for the smooth
collaboration at all levels within the agency
A valid drivers license and a clean driving record required
Some evening hours required




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Sustainability
Degree levels accepted:: Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/363817