Clinician
About The Position
The Kennedy School is a 15-bed secure facility in the Northeast Region offering assessment and treatment for adolescent males involved in the juvenile justice system. Serving youth ages 13 to 21, the program helps residents address behavioral issues that led to their offenses and develop healthier decision-making skills. Youth participate in school, counseling, and structured activities that promote accountability, responsibility, and self-reliance, along with recreational programs that encourage positive social interaction. Joining RFK Community Alliance as a Clinician provides you with access to our free learning platform, which offers advanced training opportunities and resources through our internal training department. You will be able to participate in leadership forums, in-person clinical trainings, and specialized programs designed to enhance, support, and guide your clinical practice. In addition, you’ll be part of a collaborative clinical team, with opportunities to build strong collegial relationships, receive consultation, and have direct access to senior leaders who will support you in your work.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work or Psychology
- LICSW/LMHC eligible
- Knowledge of DBT preferred
- Residential experience with children and adolescents required
- Knowledge of DCF/DYS/DMH systems
- Valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Expressive Therapies Welcomed
Responsibilities
- Provide individual therapy to assigned caseload
- Facilitate therapeutic groups four times a week including DBT and Substance Abuse.
- Provide family therapy sessions as needed.
- Facilitate treatment meetings monthly for assigned youth.
- Maintain clinical files and appropriate documentation
- Develop an individual service plan for each youth which includes education, health, social, psychological and psychiatric services, and cognitive, behavioral, individual, group and family therapy, and medical/dental care (routine, ongoing, and emergency services).
- Ensure that a thorough intake of the youth into the program has occurred
- Maintain consistent communication with parent/guardian and collateral agencies.
- Ensure that an intake screening form (suicide/safety assessment) is completed on each resident.
- Ensure behavior management practice is followed on all shifts.
- Assist in educating program staff about therapeutic practices and interventions.
- Collaborate with Clinical Director and fellow Residential Clinicians.
- Licensure supervision is provided.
- Expressive Therapies Welcomed
- Any other duties assigned by the Clinical Director
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- Educational Assistance
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Plan with generous employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
