FIT Clinician

BHN is currently seeking aFIT Clinician to join our Family Based Intensive Treatment program under the Community Service Agency. providing intensive community-based family therapy and stabilization services.

FIT is a program within the Childrens Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI). CBHI is a Massachusetts statewide interagency program designed to support youth under age 21 enrolled in MassHealth who have significant behavioral emotional or mental health needs.

What We Offer:

• Purpose-Driven Work Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals families and communities throughout Western Massachusetts.
• Professional Growth Access ongoing training mentorship career development and advancement opportunities across one of the regions largest behavioral health organizations.
• Supportive Team Culture Join a collaborative workplace guided by our HEART values: Humanity Empowerment Accountability Respect and Teamwork.
• Stability & Opportunity Build your career with a well-established organization serving Western Massachusetts since 1938.
• Comprehensive Benefits Generous PTO 403(b) educational assistance medical dental vision employee assistance programs and more.
• Certified Great Place to Work Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.

What Youll Do

As aFIT Clinician you will provide intensive family therapy and stabilization services to youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families in home and community settings in collaboration with the outreach worker and family partner.

• Team Provides 35 weekly sessions of family therapy and support as clinically indicated
• Complete comprehensive assessments including CANS CRAFFT (12) diagnostic evaluations and SED determinations
• Co-Facilitate team meetings with families youth and providers to review and update treatment plans
• Develop individualized treatment plans that highlight strengths needs goals and interventions
• Conduct safety planning and risk management at intake and throughout treatment
• Partner with FIT Family Partners and Outreach Workers to ensure seamless care delivery
• Collaborate with schools providers and community resources to coordinate services
• Support transitions to community-based treatment and services after FIT discharge
• Provide after-hours phone support and participate in on-call rotation

Who You Are

• Masters degree in a mental health-related field and license-eligible in MA or Masters in related field with at least 2 years of experience working with children with emotional and behavioral needs
• CANS-MA certification required (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Knowledge of Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) treatment techniques and child-serving systems
• Familiarity with behavioral modification crisis intervention and family systems approaches
• Experience providing family-centered interventions and utilizing family therapy strategies to engage and support youth caregivers and the family system.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and support a multidisciplinary team by providing clinical guidance fostering collaboration and promoting accountability while working independently and exercising sound professional judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational facilitation and communication skills
• Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation required

We Hire for HEART!

Since 1938 BHN has delivered high-quality culturally responsive behavioral health care building deep roots in Western Massachusetts while expanding our impact in communities throughout the state. Our core valuesHumanity Empowerment Accountability Respect and Teamworkguide how we lead serve and support one another. If youre ready to bring your skills and experience to a mission-driven organization where your work can make a meaningful difference wed love to hear from you.

Shift: MondayFriday Typical hours are 8:00 AM5:00 PM with occasional evening availability (up to 8:00 PM) based on the needs of the individuals and families served.

Pay $69000- $72363.20

How to Apply

If youre a clinician and ready to make an impact by supporting families in transition and helping youth thrive wed love to hear from you! Send your resume to Or Click Apply for Job below or visit to apply today.

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.