About this role
Clinician (Licensed or License-Eligible) – Juvenile Justice Program
Location: Westfield Youth Service Center (Westfield, MA)
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Salaried
Salary Range: (Based on experience and licensure)
Licensed eligible starts at: $63,000.
Licensed starts at: $70,000.
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most:
The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking Master's level, licensed or license-eligible Clinicians to join our Juvenile Justice Program. In this role, you will work with male youth in the Revocation/Detention Unit at the Westfield Youth Service Center, a secure Department of Youth Services (DYS) facility.
This is an exceptional opportunity to gain specialized juvenile justice experience, provide vital care, and ensure that every youth is given a second chance for a better life. To support your professional growth, strong individual and group clinical supervision is provided.
Your Role: Clinical & Administrative Leadership:
As a key member of the program's administrative team, you will ensure all treatment components are seamlessly coordinated. Your responsibilities will include:
• Direct Clinical Care: Conducting individual and group therapy, performing intakes, and facilitating crisis intervention.
• Case Management: Managing caseloads, coordinating medical and psychiatric care, and maintaining consistent contact with families, guardians, and appropriate collaterals.
• Collaboration & Compliance: Building strong working relationships with state agencies (such as DYS and DCF), community health organizations, and referral sources while ensuring clinical documentation meets all licensing requirements.
Shift & Training Requirements:
• Schedule: Full-time and part-time salaried positions are available. Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours is preferred to meet program needs.
• Mandatory Training: Hired clinicians must complete a required, non-negotiable 3-week training program in Grafton, MA. This training consists of full 8-hour days and is a mandatory requirement of the role.
What You Need to Bring (Success Factors):
• Education: Master's degree in counseling, Social Work, or a related clinical field.
• Licensure: Current professional license (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC) is preferred or actively license eligible.
• Experience: Experience working within an involuntary residential or secure setting is required, alongside extensive experience with learning-disordered adolescents or youth facing behavioral challenges; experience with DBT, CBT, motivational interviewing, and substance abuse treatment is highly preferred.
• Key Skills: Patience, compassion, and the ability to perform well under stress and in crisis situations.
• Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply!
What's in it for You? (Our Phenomenal Benefits):
At CHD, we value our employees' dedication. We offer a highly competitive salary alongside a robust benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Assistance and professional development opportunities
About CHD: Care Finds a Way
The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high-quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD, celebrating differences and practicing inclusion is a daily commitment. We pride ourselves on being a reflection of the diverse communities we serve.
Don't Wait – Apply Today!
If you are ready to build a rewarding career in juvenile justice and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today to connect with our hiring team!