Amergis Healthcare Staffing is partnered with a highly respected facility in Lancaster MA seeking a Licensed Social Worker to provides counseling to youth in a Juvenile Justice Program.Position Details:Location: Lancaster MADuration: 13 weeks to start with the likelihood of extensionFacility Type: Juvenile Justice Program Residential SchoolSchedule: 40 hours Monday Friday flexible on start timeSalary: $55$60/hr based off experiencePosition Description: The Clinician at our Lancaster 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. Caseload of about 16 residents ranging in age from 1421 years old.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: Masters 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 drivers license Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding the positions. Thank you!Steph Kolanko Amergis Healthcare ServicesRecruiter Educational Services