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Posted: 03-May-23
Location: Newton, Massachusetts
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Position Summary
Provide resource and referral guidance, case management, and therapeutic matching to participants within the juvenile court clinics (JCC) of Suffolk and Norfolk Counties.
Essential Functions
- Research and identify programs and providers for court involved youth, parents and families experiencing a wide variety of needs.
- Provide triage and psycho-education to participants who are seeking coordinated therapeutic or natural support matches for mental health and wellness services
- Serve as coordinator on JCC referral cases as scheduled and assigned by program director/clinical supervisor
- Provide follow up services and case management to assigned cases
- Work with Court personnel such as probation officers, attorneys and judges to coordinate program referrals
- Liaison with state agencies (DMH, DCF, DDS, DPH, DYS) by attending meetings and phone conferences to determine best practices for resource and referral for participants in the juvenile court clinics
- Address obstacles to accessing services for participants in the court clinics in coordination with referral sources and other staff of the clinics.
- Work on special projects/programs/committees reflecting the emerging needs of the court such as JDAI and Dually Involved/Crossover Youth at the request of program director/ clinical supervisor
- Maintain resource database and detailed records regarding identified community programs
- Attend trainings and staff meetings as necessary and appropriate
- Train, manage, and supervise student trainees as assigned by the program director/clinical supervisor
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- A minimum of an associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology, social work or related field
- Skill in both verbal and written communication
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience with triage in a clinical setting and knowledge of social service systems in Suffolk and Norfolk county
- Preferred lived-experience with Juvenile Court, DCF, DYS and other child-serving agencies
- Applicant must be able to assume employment in the U.S. without College sponsorship
Benefits
- Our benefits package includes generous health, vision and dental insurance, eligibility for both College funded 401(a) retirement plan and Employer sponsored 403(b) plan, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities.
- William James College is not-for-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employment at William James College may qualify for The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-employer
Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit:
- A detailed letter of intent responding to the stated qualifications.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A list of three professional references with complete contact information. (References will not be contacted without the applicant’s prior permission.)
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