Family Clinician

About the role

BHNC is the largest provider of behavioral health services in Western Massachusetts and is recognized as one of the top employers in the state. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive family therapy and stabilization services to youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families in home and community settings.
• Complete comprehensive assessments including CANS, CRAFFT (12+), diagnostic evaluations, and SED determinations.
• 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a mental health-related field and license-eligible in MA, or Master’s 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.
• Strong organizational, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Skills

• Therapeutic skills
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $100k for student debt and tuition assistance
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities with one in three positions filled internally
• Ongoing supervision, training, and professional development
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Recognition as both a Certified Great Place to Work and one of Massachusetts’ Top 10 Employers

Pay

$54,995.20 - $72,363.20

Schedule

Mon-Fri 8am-8pm (Flex based on the needs of the families)