Clinicial - PT, Contract Position

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Hampshire County Sheriff’s Department, Northampton, MA, seeks a part-time contract clinician to facilitate treatment groups with inmate and probation participants. The role requires documenting and following the curriculum under the supervision of the Treatment Manager and Program Manager.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology, Education, Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work, knowledge of CBT, and experience with the criminal justice

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Clinical Psychology, Education, Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work.
• Knowledge and experience in delivering Cognitive Behavioral Treatment; experience with criminal justice population preferred.
• Understanding and utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques.
• Must maintain confidentiality for access to client records.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate treatment groups meeting the curriculum standards.
• Participate in required meetings.
• Perform other tasks as assigned or required.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

CBT Knowledge

Group Facilitation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Education, Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work

Job description

An Official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Job Description

Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Primary role is to facilitate treatment groups with inmate and probation participants. Will be required to maintain appropriate documentation and follow essential curriculum.This is a part time, non-benefited, contract clinician position.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The clinician works under the direction of the Community Justice Support Center Treatment Manager & Program Manager. Will receive clinical supervision weekly with the on-site Clinical Supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and facilitate treatment groups meeting the curriculum standards
• Participate in any required meetings
• Perform any other task or duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• A Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Education, Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work is required.
• Knowledge and experience in delivering Cognitive Behavioral Treatment; Experience with criminal justice population preferred
• Understanding and utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques
• General knowledge of the purpose of a correctional facility and the goals and purposes of the CJSC
• Ability to deal effectively with mandated individuals in groups
• Must have a high degree of confidentially for access to client records
• Ability to communicate with others in a direct, clear and professional manner
• Ability to follow moderately complex written or oral instructions
• Regular and reliable attendance is required; flexibility in schedule preferred
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug/health screenings

MENTAL ATTENTION AND VISUAL DEMAND

Flow of work and character of duties requires exceptional mental and visual attention most of the time

WORKING CONDITIONS

Performance of duties under somewhat undesirable conditions and may present potential risk of injury typically associated with working with inmates, probationers, and parolees.

Official Title : Contract Employee - Sheriff

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Northampton-205 Rocky Hill Rd

Job

Contractor

Agency

Sheriff's Dept Hampshire

Schedule

Part-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Sep 2, 2026, 1:42:28 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

25.00 - 27.00 Hourly

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