FIT Clinician

Behavioral Health Network, Inc (BHN); Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-Driven Work

Professional Growth

Supportive Team Culture

Stability & Opportunity

Comprehensive Benefits

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network, Inc (BHN) is seeking a FIT Clinician to deliver intensive family therapy and stabilization services in home and community settings as part of the CBHI program. The role involves collaboration with outreach workers and family partners to support youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in a mental health field or related field with MA licensure-eligibility, plus CANS-MA certification (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health-related field or related field with licensure-eligibility in MA.
• CANS-MA certification required (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Experience with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and child-serving systems.
• Strong organizational, facilitation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive family therapy and stabilization services in home and community settings.
• Lead and participate in team meetings to review treatment plans.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with strengths, needs, and goals.
• Conduct safety planning and risk management at intake and during treatment.
• Collaborate with schools, providers, and community resources to coordinate care.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree in mental health field

CANS-MA certification

Job description

FIT Clinician

BHN is currently seeking a FIT Clinician to join our Family Based Intensive Treatment program under the Community Service Agency., providing intensive, community-based family therapy and stabilization services. FIT is a program within the Children's Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI). CBHI is a Massachusetts statewide interagency program designed to support youth under age 21 enrolled in MassHealth who have significant behavioral, emotional, or mental health needs.

What We Offer

• Purpose-Driven Work – Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout Western Massachusetts.
• Professional Growth – Access ongoing training, mentorship, career development, and advancement opportunities across one of the region's largest behavioral health organizations.
• Supportive Team Culture – Join a collaborative workplace guided by our HEART values: Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
• Stability & Opportunity – Build your career with a well-established organization serving Western Massachusetts since 1938.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Generous PTO, 403(b), educational assistance, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more.
• Certified Great Place to Work – Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.

What You’ll Do

As a FIT Clinician, you will provide intensive family therapy and stabilization services to youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families in home and community settings in collaboration with the outreach worker and family partner.

• Team Provides 3–5 weekly sessions of family therapy and support, as clinically indicated
• Complete comprehensive assessments including CANS, CRAFFT (12+), diagnostic evaluations, and SED determinations
• Co-Facilitate team meetings with families, youth, and providers to review and update treatment plans
• Develop individualized treatment plans that highlight strengths, needs, goals, and interventions
• Conduct safety planning and risk management at intake and throughout treatment
• Partner with FIT Family Partners and Outreach Workers to ensure seamless care delivery
• Collaborate with schools, providers, and community resources to coordinate services
• Support transitions to community-based treatment and services after FIT discharge
• Provide after-hours phone support and participate in on-call rotation

Who You Are

• Master’s degree in a mental health-related field and license-eligible in MA, or Master’s in related field with at least 2 years of experience working with children with emotional and behavioral needs
• CANS-MA certification required (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Knowledge of Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), treatment techniques, and child-serving systems
• Familiarity with behavioral modification, crisis intervention, and family systems approaches
• Experience providing family-centered interventions and utilizing family therapy strategies to engage and support youth, caregivers, and the family system.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and support a multidisciplinary team by providing clinical guidance, fostering collaboration, and promoting accountability while working independently and exercising sound professional judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, facilitation, and communication skills
• Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

We Hire for HEART!

Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care, building deep roots in Western Massachusetts while expanding our impact in communities throughout the state. Our core values—Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork—guide how we lead, serve, and support one another. If you’re ready to bring your skills and experience to a mission-driven organization where your work can make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Shift: Monday–Friday | Typical hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional evening availability (up to 8:00 PM) based on the needs of the individuals and families served.

Pay $69,000- $72,363.20

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.