Juvenile Court Clinician (LICSW or LMHC)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus

License reimbursement

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute Inc. is seeking a licensed clinician (LICSW or LMHC) for a Juvenile Court Clinician position based at the Brockton Juvenile Court in Brockton, MA. The role supports court-involved youths and families across multiple counties with evaluations and liaison services.

The position offers a compensation range of $72,000 to $75,000 per year, with extensive benefits and opportunities for professional development. Travel between courts may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in the CJCC training process and attain certification.
• Conduct court clinic evaluations and provide quality written reports to the Court.
• Familiarize with local and regional treatment resources and other services for court-involved youths and families.
• Provide clinical consultation and liaison services to judges, probation officers, attorneys and court personnel.
• Consult with schools and state agencies to facilitate treatment and services.
• Collaborate with state agencies and vendors per procedures.
• Comply with ethical standards, court policies, and mandatory reporting obligations.
• Create and maintain court clinic records per regulations.
• Travel between courts and sites as required.

Skills

LICSW

LMHC

Experience with youth

Court evaluations

Bilingual helpful

Education

Massachusetts LICSW/LMHC license

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.