Specialty Court Clinician - part time
$79,040–$83,200 year
On-sitePittsfield, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Conduct clinical screenings, psychosocial assessments, and treatment planning for Specialty Court referrals consistent with Justice-Involved Emerging Adult Treatment Court Best Practice Standards. Serve as a clinical resource to the team, providing clinical perspectives to support assessment, treatment planning, and participant placement. Educate team members regarding clinical perspectives, treatment needs, and behavioral health considerations while assisting in developing linkages with community-based service providers. Engage participants and their families to support treatment engagement and maximize success. Determine appropriate levels of care and treatment recommendations, making referrals to behavioral health, substance use, and community services based on participant needs. Maintain effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary team members and community providers. This part-time position offers 20 hours per week with a salary of $38.00-$40.00 per hour.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in a Mental Health field
- Independent Licensure or eligible for licensure within 6 mos. (i.e., LICSW, LMHC, LMFT)
Desired Qualifications
- 3-5 years' demonstrated experience working with individuals with substance use disorders
- Experience working with justice-involved adults, including emerging adults, with co-occurring disorders
- Knowledge of evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches to substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and recovery on young adult cohorts
- Knowledge of treatment approaches to substance use disorders and ability to support recovery and reduce recidivism in partnership with court personnel and especially in partnership with probation (who provides supervision of court-ordered conditions)
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