Specialty Court Clinician part time

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 You Will Do:

As a key member of the multidisciplinary court team youll conduct clinical assessments provide treatment recommendations connect participants with community resources and help shape individualized plans that promote recovery. If youre passionate about substance use treatment trauma-informed care

• Conduct clinical screenings comprehensive psychosocial assessments and treatment planning for Emerging Adult Court participants.
• Provide recommendations regarding appropriate levels of care and connect participants to community-based treatment and recovery supports.
• Collaborate closely with judges probation officers attorneys and other court stakeholders as an integral member of the Emerging Adult Court team.
• Educate court personnel on clinical issues related to substance use disorders co-occurring mental health conditions and recovery.
• Build strong relationships with community providers to expand treatment and support options for participants.
• Engage participants and their families to encourage treatment participation and long-term recovery.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and stakeholder collaborations.
• Provide testimony to the court regarding participant progress when necessary.
• Maintain an on-site presence in court approximately 20 hours per week during regular court hours (Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.).

Who You Are:

• Masters degree in Social Work Counseling Psychology or a related behavioral health field.
• Independent Massachusetts licensure (LICSW LMHC)
• Three to five years of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders.
• Experience working with justice-involved adults or emerging adults.
• Knowledge of evidence-based trauma-informed and recovery-oriented treatment practices.
• Experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Familiarity with the Massachusetts specialty court system or collaborative criminal justice settings.

PAY RANGE: $38.00 - $42.00 per hour

Part time - 20 hours per week

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.

How do I apply

If you are interested in this opportunity please click Apply for Job below or visit our website and click on Browse All Jobs to apply! You can also email your resume to Elisa Auker at

BHN is committed 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 veteran status.