Town of Hopkinton

The Town of Hopkinton seeks a full-time Social Worker/Program Coordinator. The Town of Hopkinton is committed to equal opportunity, encourages diversity and inclusion and believes that a positive culture of inclusion in Town governance contributes to the Town’s overall qualities as a great place to live and work. We welcome all to apply. Are you a creative clinician who is passionate about the mental health and wellness of youth and families? Have you wished you could use your creativity to both work with your clients and bring  quality mental health programs to life in a community? Are you a team player who would enjoy working collaboratively within the community  of Hopkinton to meet the needs of its youth and families? Do you want to be a part of Team Hopkinton that embraces, fosters and  celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging? Hiring Salary: $63,731 to $76,481, depending on qualifications.   Competitive Leave and Benefits package including County pension.   Work location will be a combination of remote, in-office and other Hopkinton locations per appointments. Under the direction of the Youth and Families Services Director, this position provides clinical and programmatic work in fostering the healthy development and growth of Hopkinton’s youth and their families and in the implementation of related programs and services. Performs coordination of Behavioral Health and Wellness Initiatives for the Town of Hopkinton Youth & Family Services (HYFS). This role includes planning, guiding and implementing action plans based on needs-assessments and HYFS strategic plan, leading to long-term involvement of community institutions, organizations and individuals for a healthier community. This role also includes clinical counseling with children and adolescents, providing caregiver support and the maintenance of a clinical caseload when needed. Works with diverse populations to ensure that all residents have equitable access to culturally appropriate services. QUALIFICATIONS: Equivalent to Master’s degree, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Clinical Psychologist and two (2) to five (5) years of full-time progressively responsible experience in a combination of individual, group and family therapy; experience in psychological assessment and experience in managing community-based public health initiatives. Multilingual Preferred. Required Licensing/Certification: Licensure as a Social Worker or Mental Health Clinician. U.S. Class D Driver’s License. To be considered for this position, please submit the required employment application ( Town of Hopkinton Employment Application ), cover letter and resume no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, December 6, 2021 to hr@hopkintonma.gov .  Individuals who may need an accomodation in order to participate in the process should contact HR.  Applications will also be accepted via drop off or mailed to : Town Hall, Human Resources Department, 18 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA  01748.