Clinical Director - Assessment and Support

Justice Resource Institute Inc; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute in Worcester, MA seeks a Clinical Director to lead assessment and support for youth under the Department of Youth Services. The role requires writing comprehensive assessments, coordinating with health, education, and casework teams, and guiding placement decisions.

Responsibilities include providing individual, group, and family therapy, case management, and occasional remote work with approvals; MA LICSW or LMHC licensure is required and supervision is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current MA LICSW or MA LMHC
• Experience with adolescents and families
• Skilled in clinical documentation and treatment planning
• DBT training is offered
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and related tools

Responsibilities

• Write and produce comprehensive assessment documents for newly committed youth.
• Coordinate with health, education, clinical staff, and families as part of the DYS assessment process.
• Provide clinical support to DYS programs with therapy and case management as needed.
• Occasional remote work, as approved.

Skills

MA LICSW or LMHC

Adolescents & families

Clinical documentation

DBT knowledge

Microsoft Word

Education

Masters in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Clinical Director - Assessment and Support

Job Category: Clinical/Social Work

Requisition Number: CLINI004436

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Worcester, MA 01604, USA

Description

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 at the DYS Paul T. Leahy Center in Worcester, MA.

Compensation

The pay for this position is $87,651per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

In this role, you will:

The Clinical Director’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 youth’s DYS Team and parent/guardian with 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 assessment youth within the assigned Region. The Clinical Director 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 Central Region. The Clinical Director will work with program management teams to provide stable and supportive environments for youth. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing individual, group, and family therapy, and case management services.

Opportunity for some remote work, as approved.

Requirements:

• Current/active MA LICSW or MA LMHC.
• Experience working with adolescents and their families.
• Skilled writer, including clinical documentation and treatment need areas.
• Experience in court related assessments, is preferred.
• Experience in 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.
• Candidates must have experience working with adolescents and their families, knowledge in case conceptualization, and crisis stabilization and management. Comprehensive training in DBT will be offered.
• 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 to meet the needs of youth and families.
• Supervisory experience a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite, including Microsoft Word.
• Acceptable driving and state/federal background checks.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Masters or better in Social Work or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

Preferred

Lic. Indep. Clinical SW

Lic Men Health Counselor

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