Do you have experience in psychology or social work and want to help juveniles and their families through mental health and substance use issues?
PATHS (Prevention and Treatment for the Health and Stability of Children and Families) is the Family Treatment Court (FTC) developed by the Massachusetts Juvenile Court Department to help families that have open Care and Protection cases and are negatively impacted by substance misuse.
The Hampden County Family Treatment Court (FTC) Clinician will play a key role in assessing, providing treatment recommendations and making referrals for FTC participants and their families as well as monitoring their progress in treatment. The Clinician also assists the FTC Specialty Court Coordinator with participant case management tasks related to Social Determinants of Health. Participants are assessed at baseline, six months, and 12 months. The Court Clinician is a member of the Hampden County FTCteam which also includes the Judge, FTC Coordinator, Probation Officer, a DCF Liaison, and the attorneys involved in the Care and Protection case. The Team, including the Court Clinician meets weekly in court staffing to discuss the progress of each participant with the intention of preparing the Judge for the FTC session that immediately follows.
Your experience, knowledge and skills will support the Family Treatment Court's PATHS program with the following:
Provide clinical screening, psychosocial assessments and service planning for family treatment court referrals in accordance with Juvenile Court operational procedures
Identify level of care and treatment recommendations for participants
Assist participants in referral process and care coordination
Build linkages with and engaging community-based service providers to help enhance the success of family treatment court participants
Assess the needs of the family and make appropriate community-based referrals.
Help engage participants and their families, in consultation with the PATHS team, to maximize participant success
Coordinate and partner with probation, and participate when appropriate, on home visits and community contacts
Provide testimony, if required, to the court on the status of each participant
Recommend adjustments to the treatment plan for the participant in collaboration with the PATHS team.
Who are we?
PATHS, a programmatic enhancement of Hampden County's Family Treatment Court, was designed to improve the safety and wellbeing of children and families primarily affected by substance use disorder. PATHS stands for the Prevention and Treatment for the Health and Stability of Children & Families, and it is funded by the Massachusetts Trial Court as well as state and national contributors.
Reasons to work with BHN:
Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
You will be able to change a person's life
You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health
You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available
What are we looking for in the Juvenile Court Clinician?
Master's Degree in clinical Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology (required).
At least 3-5 years of clinical work experience with children and families (required).
Knowledge of evidence based and trauma-informed approaches to substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders and recovery
Experience in working with children and families with behavioral health challenges
Experience in treating individuals with these challenges
Knowledge of treatment approaches to substance use and mental health disorders and ability to support recovery in partnership with court personnel
Excellent time management skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary treatment team
Experience working with courts and preferably with families involved with the Juvenile Court through a Care and Protection petition
LADC-1 certification strongly preferred
Exceptional communication, organization, and writing skills required
Experience (preferably over 3-5 years) working with adults with co-occurring disorders required
Able to work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team required
Willing/able to travel required
Possess a valid driver's license required
Pass a background check required
How do I apply to be the Juvenile Court Clinician?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!
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.
