Clinician - Aging Services

Clinician Position

The Town of Needham is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Clinician. Under the general supervision of the Director of Aging Services and the Assistant Director of Counseling and Volunteers, the Clinician will be responsible to provide information and referral services, case management, and short-term counseling for older adults in Needham.

This hourly position is budgeted for a total of 30 hours per week. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 AM on September 9, 2026. CON# 27011

• Provide information and referral services. Assess and refer cases to community services; and coordinate a variety of service-delivery programs
• Provide short-term individual and group counseling/support programs.
• Assess and refer older adults if indicated to services including but not limited to, mental health, medical, supportive, and protective services agencies; provide case management services;
  Provide services in person at the COA, in homes, or remotely as needed
• Participate in program development, implementation, and modification as required. Develop and facilitate educational and supportive programming on a variety of issues, such as harassment, anger and violence, loss, substance abuse, aging in place, long term care planning, public benefits, transportation, etc.
• Assist in grant writing and data collection/reporting as related to the Aging Services Social Work services
• Represent the division as a member and leader of various community groups and committees.
• Help to assess the various needs of the community by ongoing community outreach, data collection, analysis, and by conducting focus groups
• Maintains appropriate and confidential departmental and program record in accordance with federal and state regulations

To be considered for the position, applicants must have at least:

• Intensive knowledge of specialized field of mental health, human services, or gerontology with an emphasis on elder services, equivalent to completion of Master's Degree in psychology, social work, gerontology, or human services
• At least 2-3 years of experience in the delivery of clinical and social services to families, or in the delivery of clinical and social services
• LCSW/LICSW/LMHC is desirable but not required. Supervision towards licensure available on-site.
• LGBTQ+ affirming, multi-culturally competent, and committed to anti-racism and ani-discrimination work

A Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and SORI check will be completed on the recommended candidate prior to the start of employment.

The Town of Needham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and encouraging workplace. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, age, gender, national origin, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, veteran status, or any other protected class. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential.

We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

For general employment inquiries, please contact us  Town of Needham will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at tswanson.

As a Town of Needham employee, you are offered a rewarding career-opportunity serving the Needham community, a thriving and growing town of approximately 32,000 residents and a diverse commercial tax base. The municipality has a Representative Town Meeting form of government, with a five-member elected Select Board who appoints a Town Manager to serve as the Chief Executive Officer. Town departments include Public Works, Police, Fire, Library, Public Health, Park & Recreation, Aging Services, Youth and Family Services, Treasury, Tax collection, Tax assessing, Finance, IT, Human Resources and more!

The Town of Needham is a professionally run organization that is committed to creating an inclusive culture where employees can perform at the highest levels. Our employees are dedicated to their work and rely on each other as a team to ensure that Needham remains a place where engaged and committed people want to live, work and play.

The total offer will feature a comprehensive benefits package, which may include (depending on position):

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Work Options
• Early Release Fridays at 12:30 pm (position dependent)
• 12.5 Paid Holidays
• Generous Family and Medical Leave (employee group specific)
• Retirement Plan:
  Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan (mandatory participation)
• 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, Pre-tax or Roth with Employer…