Program Assistant, CET & Training Program

Program Assistant, CET & Training Program Summary of Position

The Baker Center for Children and Families promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy. The Program Assistant, CET & Training Program is a full-time position split between the Center for Effective Therapy (CET) and the Baker Center's outpatient training clinic (75%) and the Training Program (25%). The Training Program facilitates the professional development of individuals currently enrolled in graduate education in health service professions (e.g., psychology, social work, counseling) who seek to gain experience working in the direct service programs at the Baker Center.

The Program Assistant will support both CET and Training Program roles, assisting senior directors and directors with administrative and operational tasks, recruitment, training coordination, assessment administration, and client intake processes.

• Coordinates the intake process for families by conducting in-depth clinical phone interviews with caregivers, coordinating with providers regarding client referrals, answering clinic questions, managing assessment scheduling, facilitating case assignment, and maintaining client waitlists.
• Assists with office management services such as checking in clients, processing payments, and communicating with clients via phone and email.
• Administers, scores, and interprets standardized assessment questionnaires and supports undergraduate volunteers in these efforts.
• Assists in writing portions of diagnostic assessment reports and pediatrician letters.
• Administers behavioral assessments of children's emotional and social development during initial evaluation.
• Coordinates application process of trainees.
• Posts position announcements and collaborates with HR during recruitment and onboarding process.
• Schedules trainee interviews.
• Oversees trainee evaluation and feedback process.
• Supports the Directors of CET and Training Program in other administrative and operational support as needed.

• A Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Psychology, or related field, from an accredited academic program.

• 1-2 years of clinical experience with children.

• Experience with statistical analysis for quality improvement or evaluation purposes.
• Experience with SPSS or other statistical software.
• Knowledge of mental health, education, child welfare, and/or juvenile justice systems.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills that allow for skillful interactions with caregivers, children, staff, undergraduate volunteers, and professionals from other fields.
• Strong project coordination skills.
• Ability to work and complete assignments independently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must demonstrate discretion and independent judgement while collaborating with a team.

Cover letter and a recent resume required for consideration.

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$19.23 per hour

Open Until Filled

We offer Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Dental and Vision options; 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes, immediate enrollment into retirement, with company contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment. We offer opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities. For a full list of benefits please visit our website /benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.