In-Home Clinician

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Show your passion by empowering youth and families when joining the Wayside team!

Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected youth and family-serving agencies, supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern regions.

We invest in our employees' wellness with comprehensive benefits, including tuition and training reimbursement, a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year. Enjoy a learning environment with free training, CEUs, and more, along with exceptional medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities.

Apply today and earn a $2,000 sign-on bonus!

Community Based - Waltham

Join Wayside Youth & Family Support Network as a clinician for the Intensive Home Base Therapeutic Care Program (IHBTC program). This is an established community-based treatment model funded by the Department of Mental Health to serve youth and families. This provides innovative, evidence-based treatment to those who have faced high utilization of therapeutic services and need a robust team to support their array of needs.

We seek flexible professionals with experience in working with youth and families facing crises and complexity. We invite you to join a team culture that balances personal responsibilities and professional development while making a positive impact on the community.

This is a clinical position and due to contract obligations requires a completed master's degree in mental health counseling, social work or related field.

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00/year + $2,000 sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).

• Work as part of a strong, collaborative, multidisciplinary team with the youth, young adults, caregivers and providers to ensure close collaboration and coordination of care.
• Conduct individual and family counseling using trauma informed and culturally responsive interventions for youth and their families.
• Encourage youth to have an active voice in their treatment.
• Assist caregivers in navigating systems, to promote their awareness of resources and access to supports.
• Empower caregivers with skills and strategies to support their child’s behavioral health needs.
• Create care plans and interventions to support skill-based growth for clients.
• Promote and strengthen family’s natural supports to foster a welcoming and supportive community for the youth.
• Ensure that client’s rights are respected, particularly in regard to cultural competency.
• Collaborate with other community-based organizations to provide services and care for clients.
• Provide on‑call support as part of a rotating schedule.

• Talent in connecting with people
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal
• Ability to assess and manage risk
• Flexibility, creative thinking, and adapt to competing priorities

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field required
• Experience of at least a year of working with youth and families within the mental health systems is highly desired
• Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

We will train you in:
Motivational Interviewing;
Courageous Conversations;
Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC);
Trauma Informed Practice;
Substance Use Intervention;
Risk and Safety Assessment.