Assistant Clinical Director

Justice Resource Institute•Swansea, MA

About The Position

Swansea Wood School is a residential treatment setting for adolescents specializing in trauma-informed care. It provides 24-hour comprehensive care, with an on-site school and clinical, nursing, and direct-care staff. The Assistant Clinical Director helps lead the clinical team and support students in a positive, therapeutic environment. Working alongside the Clinical Director, this role provides oversight and supervision of clinicians and clinical services, including family and group therapies and specialized modalities. The Assistant Clinical Director also collaborates with the administrative team to support a shared vision for clinical services and maintain relationships with outside agencies, families, and other involved parties. The role supports students in developing effective coping strategies, life skills, a sense of self, and readiness for their next steps. JRI provides training in treatment models including the ARC framework, CBT, DBT, Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART), and Neurofeedback Therapy, along with ongoing professional development and multidisciplinary clinical supervision. The organization will help employees obtain licensure if needed.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
LICSW or LMHC required.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license; transporting students is required.
Available to work evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts as required.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

Clinical management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with direct oversight and supervision of clinicians and clinical services in tandem with the Clinical Director.
Support family and group therapies and specialized therapies, including ARC, CBT, DBT, and Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Therapy.
Collaborate with the Clinical Director and Administrative team on the vision for program clinical services.
Maintain positive relationships with outside agencies, families, and other involved parties.
Help create a safe, therapeutic community and support students in developing effective coping strategies.
Role-model effective coping strategies for students.
Help students develop life skills, including cooking, banking, and vocational skills.
Support students in developing a sense of self and skills for their next steps.
Transport students as required.
Learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to support a safe therapeutic atmosphere.

Benefits

$2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who fluently speak and use a second language other than English to serve clients.
Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses required for work.
Blue Cross medical benefits.
Delta Dental benefits.
401(k) matched up to $800 per year.
Pension after five years of employment.
Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year.
Discounted tuition rates at select partnership colleges and universities.
Wellness benefits, including employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Up to 19 days of paid time off in the first year for full-time employees.
Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision.