Clinical Case Manager - (Dover, NH) FT
Job Description
We’re Hiring: Permanency Therapist
Family Preservation Department – Dover, Rochester, Seacoast NH
At Waypoint, we believe families are strongest when they are supported, respected, and kept together whenever safely possible. Our Family Preservation Team is growing, and we’re looking for a Permanency Therapist who is compassionate, adaptable, and committed to helping children and families build stability, safety, and lasting connections.
About the Role
As a Permanency Therapist in our Family Preservation Department's ISO and HBT programs, you will provide trauma-informed, strength-based clinical interventions and case management services to children and families involved with child welfare systems. This role is highly collaborative and community-based, working directly with families in their homes and across systems to support permanency and well-being.
In this role, you will:
Provide individual and family clinical support to children, parents, foster families, and birth families
Develop and implement treatment plans using solution-focused and strengths-based approaches
Deliver consistent, face-to-face services to families with complex needs
Collaborate with DCYF, schools, courts, and community partners
Advocate for family stability, safety, and permanency outcomes
Maintain timely, accurate documentation and treatment records
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy with 2+ years of direct experience, OR
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years of direct experience
Knowledge of DCYF systems and in-home visiting experience strongly preferred
Willingness to train in evidence-based practices
Strong documentation, organization, and clinical writing skills
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance required
Ability to pass required background checks (no history of abuse, neglect, or exploitation)
Key Abilities & Attributes
Respect and responsiveness to families from diverse backgrounds
Ability to manage complex cases and travel throughout New Hampshire
Strong communication, collaboration, and advocacy skills
Flexibility and comfort with community-based work that allows for after-school hours sessions
Availability for after-hours on-call rotation support
Ability to lift car seats/young children, and move comfortably throughout changing settings to preserve safety
Why Join Waypoint?
Full-time position with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision and paid family medical leave
Supervision toward clinical licensure
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal time, and 10 paid holidays
Retirement plan with company match and mileage reimbursement
Educational assistance and professional development opportunities (Bachelor’s & Master’s level)
Half-Day Fridays during the summer
A supportive, inclusive workplace culture where people come first
📍 Location: Dover/Rochester and Seacoast NH
👉 Apply today: www.waypointnh.org/jobs
Join Waypoint and be part of a mission-driven team helping families build stronger futures—while supporting your own professional growth along the way.
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