Clinical Leader

Justice Resource Institute; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per year

401K match up to $800 a year

Generous paid time off up to 19 days

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

A child-focused organization in Norton, MA is seeking a Clinical Leader to enhance the therapeutic experiences for youth in a structured after-school program. The role demands a Clinical Independent License and a Master's Degree in a relevant field, with responsibilities including providing group therapy and supervision of interns. You will engage with families and the community to ensure effective client support. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive employee benefits, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Clinical Independent License (LICSW, LMHC).
• Knowledgeable in growth and development of emotionally disturbed youth.
• Experience working with latency age children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for youth in the afterschool program.
• Supervise clinical interns and support youth's social skills.
• Design weekly curriculum for group therapy sessions.

Skills

Group therapy

Trauma-informed care

Behavior modification

Social skills development

Creative method utilization

Education

Master's Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field

Job description

Do you want to use your clinical skills to assist children in both having fun and achieving their goals?

Do you want to enhance your leadership skills to support your fellow team members?

If you do, we are looking for you!

We Are Offering A $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Total Achievement Program (TAP) is a therapeutic after-school and summer program for youth ages 6 to 12 years old, located in Norton, MA.

In this position of Clinical Leader, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth, focusing on group therapy in a trauma-informed, therapeutic setting. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a small team to provide care to no more than 12 clients at a time, as well as provide clinical support to your peers. TAP staff work closely with the youths’ families, schools, and community agency providers to support each client’s success as part of a comprehensive treatment team.

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $50,000 to $75,000 per 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.

JRI provides the training so that:

• YOU will be responsible for the clinical care of youth while in our afterschool program, as well as coordination and support related to clinical care and needs outside of each site.
• YOU will provide clinical support to your peers from our other TAP programs through monthly group supervision, documentation approvals, and case consultations.
• YOU will provide supervision to clinical interns as needed.
• YOU will support youth in developing the social and adaptive skills they need to be their best selves within the structure of our program, their home, and communities by utilizing your clinical skills and knowledge to explore creative methods to support the unique needs of each child served.
• YOU will model and lead our staff in providing evidence-based clinical practice.
• YOU will use creative and fun modalities to meet the individual needs of our youth.
• YOU will help design weekly curriculum for our group therapy sessions.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Clinical Independent License (LICSW, LMHC).
• Candidates must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Candidates must be knowledgeable in growth and development; able to obtain and interpret information in terms of the needs of emotionally disturbed, mentally ill youth and their families; and understand of the range of interventions and treatments required by this population.
• Candidates who have experience working with latency age children or experience in behavior modification are preferred.
• Candidates must be available to work afternoons into evening (latest 6pm) which provides flexibility in the mornings and weekends for you!
• This is not a remote position, staff are on site daily at our afterschool program, home program in Norton.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license, as transporting youth is required.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our youth.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

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.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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