Child Trauma Specialist Fee-For-Service Clinician

Child Trauma Specialist Fee-For-Service Clinician – flexible schedule & training in trauma EBPs!

+Supervision for licensure!

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Who We Are Looking For: 

Massachusetts Justice and Equity for Child Trauma (MAJECT) at the Justice Resource Institute (JRI) is seeking a master’s level or above fee-for-service (FFS) clinician interested in joining a stimulating and supportive community dedicated to serving children, youth, and families impacted by trauma and life adversity. This position will involve collaborative work with a team of experts in the field of traumatic stress to deliver mobile trauma-informed evidence-based practices (EBPs) to a diverse child and youth population in Massachusetts. 

The position includes providing EBPs, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC), through individual and family therapy as well as caregiver consultation. The clinician will also facilitate trauma-informed parenting groups to caregivers with children who have experienced trauma. The clinician will work with JRI programs to identify and implement EBPs best suited to the population served in each program. This is a grant-funded position (until September 2026) and training in trauma-informed EBPs will be provided. 

Schedule: We strongly believe in work-life balance! In this position, you will have a hybrid schedule, which includes remote days and on-site days. 

Salary & Compensation: This is a fee-for-service (FFS) position ($43/hour for LCSW and non-licensed, $45/hour for LICSW/independently licensed). Travel costs to JRI programs will be reimbursed. 

Program Description:

Massachusetts Justice and Equity for Child Trauma (MAJECT) at JRI is a mobile service network that provides evidence-based trauma interventions to underserved and marginalized children and youth (ages 0-17) who have been exposed to violence and their families. Target populations include youth of color, child welfare involved youth, LGBTQ+ youth, and juvenile justice involved youth. The primary aim of MAJECT is to reduce mental health disparities among these consumer groups.

The work of MAJECT involves delivery of trauma-informed clinical services, including individual and family therapy, caregiver consultation, and parenting groups. MAJECT delivers these interventions in a range of service settings, including outpatient, community based, residential programs, and group homes.

The project's comprehensive approach and proposed interventions will increase equitable access to trauma-informed care among the most vulnerable children, youth, and families in Massachusetts. This is an exciting opportunity to provide direct clinical services for a project funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency (OJJDP). JRI is a non-profit organization with over 100 diverse programs. The mission of JRI is to provide trauma-informed and socially just services to underserved individuals, families, and communities.

What You'll Do: 

•  Identify and implement trauma-informed EBPs to referred cases.
• Provide direct services to clients at JRI programs to address the needs of the population being served.
• Provide on-site and/or remote clinical and technical assistance to JRI programs.
• Facilitate project monitoring and evaluation activities with clients.
• Participate in regular individual and group clinical supervision as well as ongoing consultation with EBP trainers.
• Participate in comprehensive training on adapted EBP implementation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team to develop, implement, and adapt EBPs. 
• Provide feedback for success of incorporating EBPs in existing programmatic structures. 
•       Act as a liaison with collateral agencies and programs; establish and maintain relationships/services that support child and family growth. Act as an advocate for families; educate parents on advocating for themselves and their children.
•       Communicate with client collaterals and providers of supportive services. This may include telephone contact and attending case conference meetings.
•       Maintain charting and documentation standards in accordance with HIPAA, MCE requirements, and client chart procedures.

Why JRI?

• To positively make a difference in the lives of children and families.
• A career not just a job – opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.
• Opportunities for ongoing training, professional development, and CEUs.
• Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements:

• Must be a master’s level or doctoral level clinician (master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, psychology, or marriage and family therapy; doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology).
• At least three (3) years of experience in providing behavioral health services to youth and families.
• Training and experience delivering at least one of the listed EBPs (ARC, TF-CBT, PCIT) strongly preferred.
• Independently licensed (LICSW, LMHC, etc.), licensed (LCSW), or license eligible. Our team has Massachusetts LICSWs who provide clinical supervision.
• Experience working collaboratively with state agencies, consumer and family advocacy groups, child- and family-serving organizations, schools, health care providers, emergency services, and/or behavioral health outpatient facilities is a plus.
• Prior experience with strengths-based assessments and development of treatment plans based on clear clinical formulations and knowledge of collateral systems.
• Capable of working collaboratively within a team structure.
• Resident of MA, RI, CT, or NH.

Job Specific Qualifications & Professional Attributes:

• Mature, responsible individual capable of working independently and within a team structure.
• Experience and competency working with diverse families and cultures.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to partner with JRI programs.
• Clinically competent to provide services to underserved and marginalized children, youth, and their families.
• Skilled at engaging others, and willing to work with parents, families, and youth as full partners.
• Ability to travel; must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving history, insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Must have basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate the Internet and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Must pass a standard CORI/SORI screening.

Candidates should send a letter of interest, resume/CV, and 3 references to:

Katherine McCarthy, PhD, Project Director, kmccarthy@jri.org

JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.