Licensed Social Worker - Lancaster, MA - $60-$65/hr

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is partnered with a highly respected facility in Lancaster, MA seeking Licensed Social Workers to provides counseling to youth in a Juvenile Justice Program.

*Must have Masters in Social work AND Licensed*

Position Details:

• Location: Lancaster, MA
• Duration: 13 weeks to start, with the likelihood of extension
• Facility Type: Juvenile Justice Program 
• Schedule: 40 hours, Monday – Friday
• Salary: $60-$65/hr based off experience

Position Description:

The Clinician at our Middleton Juvenile Justice Program is responsible for ensuring that all clinical and case management services are consistent with the operating policies. Under the supervision of an independently licensed Clinical Director, the Clinician is responsible for ensuring that proper clinical and case management services, as well as community reintegration planning, are provided to the youth. This role will provide individual, family, and group treatment as well as have an outreach component. This person will act as a liaison between youth and community connections, as they begin their process of transitioning to a more independent status within their community. 

S/he will reflect and display the character development core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.  

Responsibilities: 

• Provide individual therapy to assigned caseload 
• Facilitate therapeutic groups four times a week including DBT and Substance Abuse. 
• Provide family therapy sessions as needed. 
• Facilitate treatment meetings monthly for assigned youth. 
• Maintain clinical files and appropriate documentation 
• Develop an individual service plan for each youth which includes education, health, social, psychological and psychiatric services, and cognitive, behavioral, individual, group and family therapy, and medical/dental care (routine, ongoing, and emergency services). 
• Ensure that a thorough intake of the youth into the program has occurred 
• Maintain consistent communication with parent/guardian and collateral agencies. 
• Ensure that an intake screening form (suicide/safety assessment) is completed on each resident. 
• Ensure behavior management practice is followed on all shifts. 
• Assist in educating program staff about therapeutic practices and interventions. 
• Collaborate with Clinical Director and fellow Residential Clinicians. 
• Licensure supervision is provided. 
• Expressive Therapies Welcomed 
• Any other duties assigned by the Clinical Director 

Requirements: 

• Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work or Psychology 
• LICSW/LMHC eligible  
• Knowledge of DBT preferred 
• Residential experience with children and adolescents required 
• Knowledge of DCF/DYS/DMH systems 
• Valid driver’s license 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding the positions. Thank you!

Tyler daRosa | Amergis Healthcare Services
Recruiter | Government Services
781-400-8283 | tydarosa@amergis.com