Emergency Room Diversion Clinician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus

License reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute Inc. seeks an Emergency Room Diversion Clinician to support youth with behavioral health needs through family-centered therapy and crisis intervention.

You will work within the Children’s Friend and Family Services division to provide evidence-based services at home, in the community, and within school settings. The role requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling and active licensure or eligibility for licensure (LCSW/LMHC/LICSW/LMFT).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited college or university is required.
• Clinical licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LICSW, LMFT) or ability to sit for licensure; we will help you.
• Experience with children and adolescents; trauma-informed preferred.
• Ability to create and implement treatment plans reflecting client’s cultural background.

Responsibilities

• Offer a diverse range of community-based services including home and community-based family therapy, in-home therapy, training and support services, case management, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and assessments.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (BCBA, Family Partner, Therapeutic Support Specialist) to identify effective strategies for clients.
• Develop interventions to enhance family support and youth functioning to prevent inpatient admission when possible.
• Establish a structured, strength-based therapeutic relationship with the youth and family to address behavioral health needs.
• Deliver culturally competent, trauma-informed, confidential clinical services focused on youth needs.
• Provide consultation to schools and medical service providers.

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling

Job description

Who We Are Looking For

Are you the Emergency Room Diversion Clinician we've been searching for? In this role, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for helping others while working with our youth!

JRI’s Children's Friend and Family Services division is committed to assisting families and their children who are dealing with substantial behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges. Our mission is to ensure they can access the vital services necessary for them to flourish at home, in school, and within their communities.

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 offer a diverse range of community-based services, which include home and community-focused family therapy, in-home therapy, therapeutic training and support services, case management, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and assessments.
• You will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, collaborating with a BCBA, Family Partner, and Therapeutic Support Specialist to identify the most effective strategies for guiding and assisting clients within the community.
• You will create and implement interventions aimed at enhancing the family's ability to support the youth's functioning both at home and in the community, potentially preventing the need for admission to inpatient hospitals, psychiatric residential treatment facilities, or other treatment environments.
• You will establish a structured, consistent, strength-based therapeutic relationship between the clinician and the youth and their family to address the youth's behavioral health needs, thereby improving the family's capacity to provide effective support that fosters healthy functioning.
• You will deliver culturally competent, trauma-informed, and confidential clinical services, ensuring that the young person's needs are at the forefront of your practice.
• You will offer consultation to collateral parties, including schools and medical service providers.

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! You will have access to free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices!
• 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

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited college or university required.
• Clinical licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LICSW, LMFT) or able to sit for clinical licensure required. We will help you!
• Must have clinical experience with children and adolescents required; familiarity with trauma informed models of treatment preferred.
• Ability to create and implement treatment or service plans that reflect a thorough understanding of the client’s cultural background.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop therapeutic relationships with individuals from various backgrounds, encompassing different racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious, and sexual orientation identities.
• Open to maintaining a flexible work schedule and participate in an on‑call schedule.
• Proficiency in or the capacity to learn electronic medical record software, along with fundamental computer skills, including the Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to learn the needs of the youth under our care and their families; a willingness to offer a variety of interventions and treatments required by this population.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• 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.

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