Clinician

RFK Community Alliance; Middleton (MA); On-site; USD 65,510 - 75,270; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday Pay

Educational Assistance

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability

Retirement Plan with generous employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

RFK Community Alliance is seeking a full-time Clinician at The Kennedy School in Middleton, MA. This role involves providing individual, family, and group therapy for adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system, ensuring they receive proper clinical services and community reintegration planning.

As a part of a supportive team, you will have opportunities for advanced training and collaboration. A Master's degree in Clinical Social Work or Psychology is required, along with residential experience with children and adolescents. Benefits include health and dental insurance, generous paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work or Psychology required.
• LICSW/LMHC eligibility is necessary.
• Residential experience with children and adolescents is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy to assigned caseload.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups including DBT and Substance Abuse.
• Maintain clinical files and appropriate documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of DBT

Residential experience with children and adolescents

Knowledge of DCF/DYS/DMH systems

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Social Work or Psychology

LICSW/LMHC eligibility

Job description

Location: The Kennedy School, Middleton, MA

Salary Range: $65,510 – $75,270 per year

Are you ready to make a real impact while growing your clinical career? RFK Community Alliance is looking for a passionate, dedicated Clinician to join our team full‑time in Middleton, MA. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to change lives, be part of a supportive community, and thrive in a mission‑driven environment.

The Kennedy School is a 15‑bed secure facility in the Northeast Region offering assessment and treatment for adolescent males involved in the juvenile justice system. Serving youth ages 13 to 21, the program helps residents address behavioral issues that led to their offenses and develop healthier decision‑making skills. Youth participate in school, counseling, and structured activities that promote accountability, responsibility, and self‑reliance, along with recreational programs that encourage positive social interaction.

Joining RFK Community Alliance as a Clinician provides you with access to our free learning platform, which offers advanced training opportunities and resources through our internal training department. You will be able to participate in leadership forums, in‑person clinical trainings, and specialized programs designed to enhance, support, and guide your clinical practice. In addition, you’ll be part of a collaborative clinical team, with opportunities to build strong collegial relationships, receive consultation, and have direct access to senior leaders who will support you in your work.

Position Summary

The Clinician at our Middleton Juvenile Justice Program is responsible for ensuring that all clinical and case management services are consistent with the operating policies. Under the supervision of an independently licensed Clinical Director, the Clinician is responsible for ensuring that proper clinical and case management services, as well as community reintegration planning, are provided to the youth. This role will provide individual, family, and group treatment as well as have an outreach component. This person will act as a liaison between youth and community connections, as they begin their process of transitioning to a more independent status within their community. S/he will reflect and display the character development core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy to assigned caseload
• Facilitate therapeutic groups four times a week including DBT and Substance Abuse
• Provide family therapy sessions as needed
• Facilitate treatment meetings monthly for assigned youth
• Maintain clinical files and appropriate documentation
• Develop an individual service plan for each youth which includes education, health, social, psychological and psychiatric services, and cognitive, behavioral, individual, group and family therapy, and medical/dental care (routine, ongoing, and emergency services)
• Ensure that a thorough intake of the youth into the program has occurred
• Maintain consistent communication with parent/guardian and collateral agencies
• Ensure that an intake screening form (suicide/safety assessment) is completed on each resident
• Ensure behavior management practice is followed on all shifts
• Assist in educating program staff about therapeutic practices and interventions
• Collaborate with Clinical Director and fellow Residential Clinicians
• Licensure supervision is provided
• Expressive Therapies Welcomed
• Any other duties assigned by the Clinical Director

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work or Psychology
• LICSW/LMHC eligible
• Knowledge of DBT preferred
• Residential experience with children and adolescents required
• Knowledge of DCF/DYS/DMH systems
• Valid driver’s license

Hours

40 hours, Monday – Friday

Benefits

In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA.