McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost effective mental health services in the Boston area and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health providers. McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full spectrum of care.

McLean Hospital is seeking to fill a part-time grant funded 12 month (.5FTE) licensed independent clinical social worker position in the McLean School Consultation Service (SCS) program.

General Summary:

McLean School Consultation Service (SCS is a multidisciplinary team of clinicians with expertise in child and adolescent mental health, Our program is dedicated to empowering schools, organizations and communities to promote the positive mental health of their students and expand the reach of evidence-based interventions to youth. Will translate strategies used in behavioral health tx clinics for use in school, home and community-based settings.

The staff social worker will take the lead in providing direct consultation and training in evidence-based practices to our partner districts and manage their consultative needs. As A SCS team member, this position will participate in peer supervision and help provide coverage for SCS team members as needed. Will also take active role in contributing to program and curriculum development for our Spanish-speaking or Brazilian-Portuguese speaking caregiver and student communities.

EDUCATION: MSW

LICENSURE: INDEPENDENT license in Commonwealth of Massachusetts

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

* Active interest in clinical care issues, teaching, and research preferred
* Proficient in verbal and written communication

• Fluent in Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese
• Experience in consultation or working in schools is a plus
• Strong background in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

McLean is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.