Master's Level Clinician/Therapist

Justice Resource Institute•Taunton, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Justice Resource Institute (JRI) supports the Department of Youth Services (DYS) by placing qualified Clinical Directors and Clinicians in their Northeast, Central, and Southeast programs. This position is based on the DYS Southeast Campus in Taunton, MA. The Clinician’s primary role is to write and produce a comprehensive assessment document on a newly committed youth. A clinical assessment includes utilization of various screening tools to measure risk, needs, trauma, substance use, and family circumstances. This document provides the DYS Management Team, youth and parent/guardian information for determining service needs, and the most appropriate level of care for the youth’s initial residential or community placement. This position will maintain a caseload of newly committed youth within the assigned Region. The Clinician will coordinate with health, educational, clinical, caseworkers, parents/guardians, etc. as part of this DYS assessment process. When appropriate, this role will consult and participate in treatment or review meetings. Additionally, this role will provide clinical support to the DYS programs, when needed, throughout the Southeast Region. The Clinician will work with program management teams to provide stable and supportive environments for youth. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, facilitating groups (such as DBT and substance use) and assisting with clinical case management including assistance with intakes of new residents. Clinical supervision is provided and licensure supported.

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older.
Master’s Degree in a clinical discipline such as Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, and/or Psychology.
Masters level candidates must currently have, or be eligible for a LMHC or LCSW/LICSW in Massachusetts.
Skilled writer in using APA format, including clinical documentation and treatment need areas.
Candidates must have knowledge of/experience in crisis stabilization and management, and knowledge of DBT and CBT.
Experience assessing and making recommendations around mental health and/or substance use needs, family functioning, and trauma related difficulties.
Experienced in suicide prevention and intervention strategies.
Knowledge of bias and racial disparities experienced by youth and families in the juvenile justice system.
Knowledge of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and other cognitive-behavioral therapies.
Must be flexible, schedule-wise, to meet the needs of families.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
Acceptable driving and state/federal background checks.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who have experience working with adolescents and their families are strongly preferred, though relevant experience or a strong desire to work with this particular population may also be considered.
Upon attainment of independent licensure, Clinicians receive a $5000 raise and may be eligible for promotion to Clinical Director.
Licensed candidates will also be considered.
Comprehensive training in DBT will be offered.

Responsibilities

Write and produce a comprehensive assessment document on a newly committed youth.
Utilize various screening tools to measure risk, needs, trauma, substance use, and family circumstances.
Maintain a caseload of newly committed youth within the assigned Region.
Coordinate with health, educational, clinical, caseworkers, parents/guardians, etc. as part of the DYS assessment process.
Consult and participate in treatment or review meetings when appropriate.
Provide clinical support to DYS programs throughout the Southeast Region when needed.
Work with program management teams to provide stable and supportive environments for youth.
Facilitate groups (such as DBT and substance use).
Assist with clinical case management including assistance with intakes of new residents.