RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a full-time position to join as our
Clinician in Middleton, MA.
A $2500 sign-on bonus is available!
The RFK Community Alliance is a 15-bed hardware secure facility co-located program in the Northeast Region that offers assessment and treatment services to adolescent males. RFK Community Alliance's juvenile justice programming includes a residential network for youth ages 13 to 21 who have been committed of a crime by the court and given a treatment time assignment. The program is designed to help youth identify behavioral concerns that have led to them making poor choices that have affected their family and community. Youth are expected to work with staff towards identifying skills to help change their way of thinking that led to these behaviors. While at the program youth learn accountability by participating in daily school, individual and group counseling, and structured activities designed to promote responsibility and self-reliance. The youth engage in recreational activities that enable them to have fun while learning healthy ways of interacting with others.
Position Summary:
The Clinician at our Middleton Juvenile Justice Program is responsible for ensuring that all clinical and case management services are consistent with the operating policies. Under the supervision of an independently licensed Clinical Director, the Clinician is responsible for ensuring that proper clinical and case management services, as well as community reintegration planning, are provided to the youth. This role will provide individual, family, and group treatment as well as have an outreach component. This person will act as a liaison between youth and community connections, as they begin their process of transitioning to a more independent status within their community.
S/he will reflect and display the character development core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Responsibilities:
- Provide individual therapy to assigned caseload
- Facilitate therapeutic groups four times a week including DBT and Substance Abuse.
- Provide family therapy sessions as needed.
- Facilitate treatment meetings monthly for assigned youth.
- Maintain clinical files and appropriate documentation
- Develop an individual service plan for each youth which includes education, health, social, psychological and psychiatric services, and cognitive, behavioral, individual, group and family therapy, and medical/dental care (routine, ongoing, and emergency services).
- Ensure that a thorough intake of the youth into the program has occurred
- Maintain consistent communication with parent/guardian and collateral agencies.
- Ensure that an intake screening form (suicide/safety assessment) is completed on each resident.
- Ensure behavior management practice is followed on all shifts.
- Assist in educating program staff about therapeutic practices and interventions.
- Collaborate with Clinical Director and fellow Residential Clinicians.
- Licensure supervision is provided.
- Expressive Therapies Welcomed
- Any other duties assigned by the Clinical Director
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Clinical Social Work or Psychology
- LICSW/LMHC eligible
- Knowledge of DBT preferred
- Residential experience with children and adolescents required
- Knowledge of DCF/DYS/DMH systems
- Valid driver's license
Hours:
40 hours, Monday - Friday
Who We Are
RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strength, determination, and resilience.
How W
e Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together
At RFK Community Alliance, we're dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn't happen by accident, it's by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we're committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we're creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we're here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.
Why Y
ou'll Love Us
In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:
*Health Insurance
*Dental Insurance
*Vision Insurance
*Generous paid time off
*Holiday Pay
*Educational Assistance
*Employer paid life insurance
*Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
*Retirement Plan with generous employer match
*Tuition Reimbursement
*Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
$2,500 Sign-On Incentive!
This position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance Sign-On Incentive in the amount of $2,500 in your first year of employment. You will receive $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1,500 after 12 months.
To apply for this position please click on Clinician. RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA
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RFK Community Alliance
dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan
Jul 05, 2025