Clinical Director - Assessment and Support

Justice Resource Institute (JRI) supports the Department of Youth Services (DYS) by placing qualified Clinical Directors and Clinicians in their Northeast, Central, and Southeast programs. This position is based at the DYS Paul T. Leahy Center in Worcester, MA.

Compensation

The pay for this position is $87,651 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. 

In this role, you will:

The Clinical Director’s primary role is to write and produce a comprehensive assessment document on a newly committed youth. A clinical assessment includes utilization of various screening tools to measure risk, needs, trauma, substance use, and family circumstances. This document provides the youth’s DYS Team and parent/guardian with information for determining service needs, and the most appropriate level of care for the youth’s initial residential or community placement.

This position will maintain a caseload of newly committed assessment youth within the assigned Region. The Clinical Director will coordinate with health, educational, clinical, caseworkers, parents/guardians, etc. as part of this DYS assessment process. When appropriate, this role will consult and participate in treatment or review meetings.

Additionally, this role will provide clinical support to the DYS programs, when needed, throughout the Central Region. The Clinical Director will work with program management teams to provide stable and supportive environments for youth. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing individual, group, and family therapy, and case management services.

Opportunity for some remote work, as approved.

Requirements:

• Current/active MA LICSW or MA LMHC.
• Experience working with adolescents and their families.
• Skilled writer, including clinical documentation and treatment need areas.
• Experience in court related assessments, is preferred.
• Experience in assessing and making recommendations around mental health and/or substance use needs, family functioning, and trauma related difficulties.
• Experienced in suicide prevention and intervention strategies.
• Candidates must have experience working with adolescents and their families, knowledge in case conceptualization, and crisis stabilization and management. Comprehensive training in DBT will be offered.
• Knowledge of bias and racial disparities experienced by youth and families in the juvenile justice system.
• Knowledge of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and other cognitive-behavioral therapies.
• Must be flexible to meet the needs of youth and families.
• Supervisory experience a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite, including Microsoft Word.
• Acceptable driving and state/federal 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.

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