School Linked Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Job Summary

Qualified Mental Health Professionals working in the home and office are responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to children, adults, and families.

Qualified Mental Health Professionals are not responsible for the supervision of other employees. They are expected to collaborate and coordinate with Fernbrook team members who share clients or caseload responsibilities.

Fernbrook Family Center is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive work environment. We value employees with lived experience relevant to the populations we serve. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Extended periods of sitting, listening, observing, or using a computer.
• Occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds.

• Provide psychotherapy and/or skills services to children, adults, families, and group modalities in a school setting at Cambridge schools.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments to determine eligibility for services.
• Meet required productivity benchmarks for client services and weekly billable expectations.
• Complete documentation in alignment with established content, quality, and timeliness standards.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Fernbrook staff and external service providers.
• Seek supervisory guidance and consultation as needed.
• Complete mandatory trainings for skill maintenance or enhancement.
• Attend and engage in staff meetings in ways that support your professional needs.
• Attend and actively engage in individual and/or group CT supervision, in accordance with the clinical supervision plan.
• Complete 30 hours of continuing education related to mental health every two years and any additional hours required by licensing board.
• Uphold and communicate Fernbrook Family Center’s mission internally and externally.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong ethical decision-making abilities.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Willingness to ask for support when needed.
• Ability to independently manage time, schedules, and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external partners.
• Ability to work independently across diverse settings, as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to learn and expand clinical knowledge.
• Openness to receiving feedback and direction.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and clinical growth.

• Work hours are flexible, generally between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• Regular travel to client homes, community settings, Fernbrook offices, and off-site locations where clients may be placed is required.
• Salaried employees work 40–43 hours per week; additional hours may be required to meet client and program needs.
• Hourly employees may work up to 40 hours per week; overtime must be pre-approved by a supervisor.

• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and an acceptable driving record are required for positions involving community-based client contact.
• Must pass a criminal background check in accordance with agency and Department of Human Services requirements.
• Licensure in one of the following license types: LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP.

• Experience working with children, adults, and families
• Bilingual

Sign on bonus included!

Fernbrook Family Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, age, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.