Juvenile Court Clinician (LICSW or LMHC)

Justice Resource Institute; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus

License reimbursement

401K and pension

Professional development

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute in Brockton, MA seeks a licensed Juvenile Court Clinician (LICSW or LMHC) to join the Southeast Juvenile Court Clinic Program, primarily serving the Brockton Juvenile Court. The role involves evaluations, reports, and liaison work across courts and local agencies.

The position requires MA licensure and at least 2 years of youth-focused clinical experience, with opportunities for bilingual applicants and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) or licensed mental health clinician (LMHC), licensed in Massachusetts.
• At least two (2) years of experience in providing clinical services to youth and families.
• Experience conducting assessments of juveniles.
• Experience conducting evaluations of court-involved juveniles is preferred.
• Must possess strong writing and communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with non-mental health professionals.
• Bilingual capacity preferred.
• Must pass all background checks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in CJCC training and attain certification.
• Conduct court clinic evaluations and provide quality written reports to the Court.
• Become familiar with local treatment resources for court-involved youths and families.
• Provide clinical consultation and liaison services to judges, probation officers, attorneys and other court personnel.
• Consult with schools, local state agencies, and other service providers as needed.
• Follow procedures for collaborating with state agencies and school programs to facilitate treatment and services.
• Comply with ethical standards, court policies, and mandatory reporting obligations.
• Create and maintain court clinic records in accordance with statutes and regulations.
• Travel between courts and sites as required.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Masters in Social Work

Job description

JRI's Southeast Juvenile Court Clinic Program (SE-JCCP) is currently looking for a licensed clinician (LICSW or LMHC) for a Juvenile Court Clinician position, primarily based at the Brockton Juvenile Court in Brockton, MA (Plymouth County).

The Southeast Juvenile Court Clinics offer clinical evaluations, consultations, and liaison services to the Juvenile Courts across Barnstable, Plymouth, Bristol, Dukes, and Nantucket Counties.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $72,000 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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participate in the CJCC (Certified Juvenile Court Clinician) training process and attain certification
• Conduct court clinic evaluations and provide quality written reports to the Court
• Become familiar with local and regional treatment resources and other services potentially helpful to court-involved juveniles and their families
• Provide effective clinical consultation and liaison services to judges, probation officers, attorneys and other court personnel
• Consult with schools, local state agencies, and other service community providers as needed
• Follow established procedures for collaborating with applicable state agency personnel including DMH, DCF, DYS, DPH, DDS and their vendors, and with public and private school programs to facilitate appropriate treatment and services
• Comply with professional ethical standards, court and court clinic policies and procedures, and mandatory reporting obligations established by law
• Create and maintain court clinic records in accordance with relevant statutes and regulations, court requirements, and JRI and CJCC standards
• Travel between courts and sites when required

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:

• Must be a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) or licensed mental health clinician (LMHC), licensed in Massachusetts.
• At least two (2) years of experience in providing clinical services to youth and families.
• Must have experience conducting assessments of juveniles.
• Experience conducting evaluations of court-involved juveniles is preferred.
• Must possess strong writing and communication skills and be able to effectively communicate and collaborate with non-mental health professionals
• Bilingual capacity preferred.
• Must pass all background checks.

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

Education

Required

Masters or better in Social Work or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

Preferred

Lic Men Health Counselor

Lic. Indep. Clinical SW

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