Mental Health Clinic Site Director

The Children’s Friend and Family Services Gloucester Clinic is seeking a full-time Site Director. The successful candidate will assume clinical and operational leadership of a busy child and family clinic with strong community ties, an experienced and stable staff and a commitment to services marked by caring and clinical excellence.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• An LICSW, LMHC, EdD or PhD
• At least 7 years of direct clinical care with youth and families
• Exceptional skills in biopsychosocial assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment management
• Excellent clinical, management and administrative abilities
• Exceptional supervisory skills
• Knowledge of the Evidence Based Practices landscape
• Ability to participate effectively in multiple team settings
• Passion and excitement for the position and the work

The position offers very competitive compensation and benefits, an exceptional collegial environment and significant opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.

Please send resumes to Stephen Schaffer, Executive Director, Children’s Friend, 110 Boston Street, Salem, MA 01970; fax to: 978.745.6751; or email: sschaffer@childrensfriend.net.

Director of Development

We are seeking a talented fundraising professional for a new role: Director of Development. Reporting to the Executive Director, this individual will lead in the continued refinement of development strategy and implementation. As a member of the senior management team, the Director will build the current major gifts program, manage annual giving as well as upgrade and grow a diversified program.

The Fundraising Opportunity:

The CFFS development department raises $300,000 annually; primarily through special events, major gift support and grant writing. The organization is also far along in successful $1.3M capital campaign. Over the last two years, substantial infrastructure upgrades, including a full service database; a three person development team; new communication materials and a revised web site have been developed. Some of the next steps for CFFS philanthropy include cultivation of major gift prospects and a gift club tiered annual fund.

The Position:

This individual will work closely with the CEO, Board, Development Committee as well as current staff to develop and implement a strategic vision and comprehensive fundraising plan.

The ideal candidates should demonstrate:

• 6 years of fundraising experience with increasing responsibility
• Previous success in creating successful fundraising initiatives/programs
• Demonstrated experience soliciting major gifts at the five and six figure level
• Experience developing donor pipelines, including management of annual giving and/or direct response
• Ability to provide the “philanthropy perspective” in working with CFFS senior management and board.
• Capability to think strategically and partner with key leadership
• Entrepreneurial spirit and creativity
• A strong understanding of fundraising systems
• Interest in the mission and purpose of CFFS
• Knowledge of the greater North Shore

Please forward a letter of interest and resume to Stephen Schaffer, Executive Director by mail: Children’s Friend and Family Services, 110 Boston Street, Salem, MA 01970; email: sschaffer@childrensfriend.net; or fax 978-745-6751. (Please be assured that all resumes will be treated in a confidential manner.)

Social Workers

Children’s Friend is seeking Masters level graduates who are licensed Mental Health Counselors or Social Workers with experience working therapeutically with children, adolescents and families. Knowledge of collateral systems is essential. Bilingual clinicians are strongly encouraged to apply. We have outpatient clinics in Salem, Lynn, Amesbury and Gloucester, as well as numerous outreach offices.

We offer great benefits, competitive compensation and excellent supervision and training in a strong, respected, mission-driven organization.

We are committed and passionate about improving the lives of children and promoting strong families.

Contact:
Diane Young, Clinical Director
Children's Friend
48 Bridge Street, Salem, MA 01970
Voice: 978-744-7905
Fax: 978-740-9145
Email: dyoung@childrensfriend.net