JOB DESCRIPTION

Gould Farm

Clinician & Admissions Coordinator 

We are looking for a dynamic practitioner with a passion for recovery and an unwavering belief in people’s healing ability to join our cohesive and dedicated clinical team at Gould Farm as a Clinician (Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor). Our program integrates psychiatric rehabilitation and trauma-informed clinical therapy within an open setting. Supervised jointly by the Clinical Director and the Director of Community Life, and working as part of a multidisciplinary collaborative team, the Clinician will carry a smaller roster of guests and play an active role in our admissions process. The Clinician will provide a continuum of coaching, counseling, and traditional therapy as well as care coordination, develop person-centered service plans, and document treatment activities that support Gould Farm’s recovery model and guest treatment. Must be willing to promote the values and spirit of Gould Farm, and to actively participate as a member of the community.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Work with a smaller caseload (approximately 4-5 program participants) providing a continuum of coaching, counseling, and traditional therapy;
• Work with program participants to develop person-centered, strengths-based service plans in support of recovery goals; maintain accurate records, ongoing progress reports, and discharge summaries according to standards set by Gould Farm and Massachusetts Department of Mental Health;
• Support the planning, facilitation, and documentation of Network Meetings, contributing to collaborative, person-centered goal-setting aligned with timelines and documentation standards set by Gould Farm;
• Work as a member of the Clinical Team in conjunction with the attending psychiatrist to ensure continuity of treatment;
• Work closely with the families of program participants to ensure all voices are included in a network of care;
• Serve as weekly liaison to Work Team Leaders and Residential staff in support of the clinical aspects of their work;
• Participate in training and team meetings including weekly staff meetings, Clinical Team meetings, and Doctors meetings;
• Complete Massachusetts Medication Administration training to enable coverage in our Nursing office when needed;
• Be available to intervene and respond to crises;
• Provide clinical vacation coverage as required;
• Participate in the clinical on-call rotation, providing night and weekend coverage;
• Actively participate in cultivating a nurturing community culture by participating in recreational and holiday activities.

Admissions and Intake Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Community Life and Admissions Coordinator to review applications, clinical records, and referral information to assess clinical and programmatic fit;
• Participate as a member of the Admissions Team, contributing clinical impressions and recommendations regarding admissions decisions and level of support needed;
• Conduct or co-facilitate interviews with prospective guests and/or families and contact referral sources to clarify history, needs, and readiness for the program;
• Support intake and orientation for newly admitted guests, including Welcome Network Meetings, development of preliminary schedules in collaboration with Work Program and Residential staff, and check-ins during the first two weeks;
• Attend weekly Managers meeting to coordinate guest team assignments;
• Assist with documenting admissions decisions and rationales in the EHR and help ensure smooth communication across teams.

Commitment to Diversity: Gould Farm is an equal opportunity employer; the organization offers employment, advancement opportunities, and benefits without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, marital status, parental status, physical or mental ability, mental health, age, veteran status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, genetics, political beliefs, and any other basis prohibited by applicable state, federal, or local laws. Candidates who can contribute to Gould Farm's commitment to diversity are encouraged to apply.

Compensation: Salary range $60,000-$70,000 annually, with a great benefits package including medical/dental insurance (employer pays 85% of premiums and up to 100% of deductible), life insurance, generous Paid Time Off (PTO includes 5 weeks of vacation and holidays the first two years and 6 weeks thereafter), generous sick time accrual, 401K, low-cost on-campus housing including utilities available, generous food benefit including prepared meals 3X a day and access to basic pantry items and Farm made products.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources:  hr@gouldfarm.org

• This position requires residency at the Farm as a condition of employment (living at Gould Farm in employer provided housing).  Should suitable housing not be available at the time of hire, agreement to moving to the Farm as soon as suitable housing is available is a contingency of employment.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related clinical field.
• Independent clinical licensure (LICSW, LMHC, or equivalent) required, or eligibility for licensure within a defined timeframe.
• 2-3 years of clinical experience working with adults coping with serious mental health challenges in residential, community-based, or outpatient settings preferred.
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team and collaborating with medical and psychiatric providers.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to be trained in, medication administration and dispensing within a licensed residential program.