Camp Clinician

Seasonal Camp Clinician

25 hours a week

Are you ready to have fun this summer and make a difference? Are you looking for a rewarding seasonal position while being outdoors all day? Would you describe yourself as an honest, respectful, caring, and responsible individual? Are you experienced working with children? Are you available from end of June through August? If you’ve answered yes to these questions, then you might be the one we’re looking for!

New Grads are welcome to apply.

Our ideal candidate will:

· Create a camp culture of positive mental health, trauma informed care, cultural humility, and behavior management

· Provide on-going training and guidance to front line counselors on how to: minimize common behavior problem and how work with campers who display a diverse array of emotional and behavioral challenges. Intervene with campers when appropriate to prevent or resolve problems.

· Maintain proper documentation.

· Engage in clinical supervision.

· Be a Mandated Reporter.

· Coordinate with the Camp Director and Clinician, the Camper Support Team including co-leading Tuesday morning team meetings to review the Camper Concern Logs.

· Develop and create individual support plans that recognize the uniqueness and interest of the child and works with team to ensure supports are in place With the Camp Clinician.

· Coordinate the actions or tasks identified in the Camper Support Plan.

· Support the Clinician to act as a liaison to family and/or support systems or collaterals. When directed by Clinician or Director, facilitate communication with families and collaterals to provide updates and to problem solve any challenges. Provide resources when needed.

· Monitor camp groups for behavior trends. Support Camp Counselors and Clinician to facilitate special topic groups as needed.

Qualifications:

· Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, Psychology, Child Psychology, or a related field.

· Massachusetts professional Clinical License or License eligible is not required, but it is preferred.

· An understanding of positive behavioral approaches and positive Youth Development.

· Minimum of two years related work experience. Some camp experience is preferred.

· Excellent oral and written presentation skills and demonstrates professionalism with staff, parents and participants.

· Experience working with at-risk populations is helpful.

· Computer skills: Word, Excel, Power Point.

· Must be able to sit, stand, bend, and walk, and be outdoors during the work day.

Job type: Seasonal – 25 hours a week.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Clinical counseling: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person