Assistant Clinical Director

Justice Resource Institute•Swansea, MA

6d•$69,000 - $84,000

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 supports students in a safe, therapeutic community. JRI provides training in treatment approaches including the ARC framework, Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART), and Neurofeedback Therapy, along with ongoing professional development and multidisciplinary clinical supervision. Support is available to obtain licensure if needed. The role works alongside the Clinical Director and administrative team to oversee clinicians and clinical services, support family and group therapies and other clinical modalities, and maintain effective relationships with families, outside agencies, and other involved parties. The position also involves working directly with students to build coping strategies, life skills, self-confidence, and readiness for their next steps.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
LICSW or LMHC required.
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 clinical modalities including ARC, CBT, DBT, and Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Therapy.
Work with the Clinical Director and administrative team to provide a shared vision for program clinical services.
Maintain positive relationships with outside agencies, families, and other involved parties.
Support students in developing effective coping strategies and role-model those strategies.
Help students develop life skills, including cooking, banking, and vocational skills, and build a sense of competence and self-worth.
Transport students as required.
Learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to maintain a safe therapeutic atmosphere.

Benefits

$2,000 bilingual bonus for eligible new hires who fluently speak and use a language other than English to serve clients.
Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses required for work.
Blue Cross medical benefits and Delta Dental benefits.
401(k) match up to $800 per year and a pension after five years of employment.
Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted tuition at select partner colleges and universities.
Wellness benefits, including employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off up to 19 days for full-time employees in their first year.
Training in treatment models including the ARC framework, SMART, and Neurofeedback Therapy.
Ongoing monthly professional development through SMART and Family Therapy consultation.
Clinical supervision within a multidisciplinary team and assistance obtaining licensure if needed.