FIT Clinician

Behavioral Health Network•Ware, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

BHN is seeking a FIT Clinician for its Family Based Intensive Treatment program within the Community Service Agency. The clinician provides intensive, community-based family therapy and stabilization services to youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families in home and community settings, working in collaboration with an outreach worker and family partner. FIT is part of the Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI), a Massachusetts statewide interagency program supporting MassHealth-enrolled youth under age 21 with significant behavioral, emotional, or mental health needs. The role includes providing family therapy and support, completing assessments and treatment plans, managing safety and risk, coordinating with families and community providers, and supporting transitions to community-based services after discharge. The clinician also provides after-hours phone support and participates in an on-call rotation. The position serves BHN’s Holyoke and Ware locations. BHN describes its work as purpose-driven and offers professional growth, training, mentorship, career development, a supportive team culture guided by its HEART values, organizational stability, and comprehensive benefits. BHN has served Western Massachusetts since 1938 and is recognized as a Great Place to Work.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a mental health-related field and license-eligible in Massachusetts; or a Master’s degree in a related field and at least two years of experience working with children with emotional and behavioral needs.
CANS-MA certification required, or ability to obtain it upon hire.
Knowledge of Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), treatment techniques, and child-serving systems.
Familiarity with behavioral modification, crisis intervention, and family systems approaches.
Experience providing family-centered interventions and using family therapy strategies to engage and support youth, caregivers, and families.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational, facilitation, and communication skills.
Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Provide 3–5 weekly sessions of family therapy and support, as clinically indicated.
Complete comprehensive assessments, including CANS, CRAFFT for clients age 12 and older, diagnostic evaluations, and SED determinations.
Co-facilitate team meetings with families, youth, and providers to review and update treatment plans.
Develop individualized treatment plans that identify strengths, needs, goals, and interventions.
Conduct safety planning and risk management at intake and throughout treatment.
Partner with FIT Family Partners and Outreach Workers to ensure coordinated care delivery.
Collaborate with schools, providers, and community resources to coordinate services.
Support transitions to community-based treatment and services after FIT discharge.
Provide after-hours phone support and participate in an on-call rotation.
Provide clinical guidance and support to a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and accountability.