The Baker Center for Children and Families · 21 hours ago
Program Assistant, Center for Effective Therapy
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$19.23/hr - $19.23/hr
1+ years expThe Baker Center for Children and Families promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through research, intervention, training, and policy. The Program Assistant will provide a wide range of support services to various directors and staff, focusing on administrative and operational assistance in support of business and clinical operations at CET.
EducationHealth CareMental Health
Responsibilities
Coordinates the intake process for families by conducting in-depth clinical phone interviews with caregivers, coordinating with providers regarding client referrals, answering clinic questions, managing assessment scheduling, facilitating case assignment, and maintaining client waitlists
Participates in weekly supervision, assessment, and evidence-based practice meetings
Supports clinical staff by managing confidential documents and preparing supplies and equipment for assessments and treatment sessions
Assists with office management services such as: checking in clients, processing payments, and communicating with clients via phone and email
Coordinates with Directors of CET to maintain compliance with Department of Public Health standards
Produces and distributes meeting minutes
Assists in advertising and marketing efforts, such as creating, updating, and distributing brochures and other marketing materials
Supports the Directors of CET in other administrative and operational support as needed
Administers, scores, and interprets standardized assessment questionnaires and support undergraduate volunteers in these efforts
Assists in writing portions of diagnostic assessment reports and pediatrician letters
Administers behavioral assessments of children’s emotional and social development during initial evaluation
Uses skills and principles of Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) to effectively engage in play with youth
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Psychology, or related field, from an accredited academic program
1-2 years of clinical experience with children
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills that allow for skillful interactions with caregivers, children, staff, undergraduate volunteers, and professionals from other fields
Strong project coordination skills
Ability to work and complete assignments independently
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must be able to demonstrate discretion and independent judgement while collaborating with a team
Preferred
Experience with statistical analysis for quality improvement or evaluation purposes
Knowledge of mental health, education, child welfare, and/or juvenile justice systems
Benefits
Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield)
Dental and Vision options
50% discount on monthly MBTA passes
Immediate enrollment into retirement, with company contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment
Opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities
Company
The Baker Center for Children and Families
Promoting the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Robert Franks
President and CEO
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