Role OverviewBehavioral Health Network (BHN) is seeking a compassionate Outreach Worker to join their Families in Transition (FIT) program. The Outreach Worker will provide high-quality, community-based services to youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families.
What You Will Do
Deliver intensive in-home and community-based services, teach and coach youth in coping skills, support families in addressing emotional and mental health needs, and facilitate linkages to community resources.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The role requires experience providing therapeutic support to youth and families, knowledge of mental illness diagnoses, behavioral modification techniques, and coping strategies, and strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with relevant experience, or enrolled in a Master’s degree program
- Experience providing therapeutic support to youth and families preferred
- Knowledge of mental illness diagnoses, behavioral modification techniques, and coping strategies
- Familiarity with child-serving systems and community resources
- Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills
- Ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrate cultural competence
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement match
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Career growth opportunities with one in three positions filled internally
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Recognized as both a Certified Great Place to Work and one of Massachusetts’ Top 10 Employers
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