FIT Clinician

Behavioral Health Network • Worcester, MA

6d

About The Position

BHN is seeking a FIT Clinician for its Family Based Intensive Treatment program within the Community Service Agency. FIT is part of the Massachusetts Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI), which supports MassHealth-enrolled youth under age 21 with significant behavioral, emotional, or mental health needs. The clinician provides intensive, community-based family therapy and stabilization services to youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families, working in collaboration with an outreach worker and family partner.

The role provides 3–5 weekly family therapy and support sessions as clinically indicated, conducts assessments and diagnostic evaluations, develops and reviews treatment plans, and supports safety planning and risk management. The clinician coordinates care with families, youth, schools, providers, and community resources, and helps arrange transitions to community-based services after FIT discharge. The position also includes after-hours phone support and participation in an on-call rotation.

BHN describes its workplace as collaborative and guided by its HEART values: Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. The organization offers training, mentorship, career development, and advancement opportunities. The stated pay range is $69,000–$72,363.20.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a mental health-related field and be license-eligible in Massachusetts; alternatively, a master’s degree in a related field with at least 2 years of experience working with children with emotional and behavioral needs.
• CANS-MA certification, or ability to obtain it upon hire.
• Knowledge of Serious Emotional Disturbance, 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 the family system.
• Ability to lead and support a multidisciplinary team through clinical guidance, collaboration, and accountability.
• 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 intensive family therapy and stabilization services to youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance and their families in home and community settings, in collaboration with the outreach worker and family partner.
• Provide 3–5 weekly sessions of family therapy and support, as clinically indicated.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, including CANS, CRAFFT for individuals 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 support 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 to a multidisciplinary team, foster collaboration, and promote accountability.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• 403(b) plan.
• Educational assistance.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Ongoing training, mentorship, career development, and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time