Residential Clinician - Juvenile Justice

Eliot is seeking a compassionate and responsible Residential Clinician  for our Juvenile Justice residential program. Eliot's Juvenile Justice residential program provides court-involved youth, ages 13 to 21, placement while awaiting court proceedings, assessment, or treatment. This highly structured, self-contained program provides comprehensive interventions for juvenile offenders, including fully accredited schools and clinical support with individual and group therapy, staffed by trained professionals. All components are integrated through a Positive Youth Development framework 

In this role you will provide individual and group clinical support, therapy and interventions. The ideal candidate will have experience working with adolescents in a team environment, and an understanding and/or willingness to learn DBT skills. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and family therapy weekly as needed or indicated. 
• Participate in the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans
• Provide case management and advocacy for youth as needed
• Facilitate curriculum-based treatment groups in DBT, Substance abuse, and Risk Reduction
• Conduct assessments and evaluations to include evaluating risk and developing safety plans, as needed
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Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in the Healing Arts. 
• Clinical License eligible (LMHC, LICSW)
• At least 3 years experience with the population 
• Valid Massachusetts drivers license