Specialty Court Clinician

Help change lives at the intersection of behavioral health and the justice system. We're seeking a compassionate, clinically skilled Specialty Court Clinician to join our team in Greenfield, MA.

About the role

As a key member of the multidisciplinary court team, you'll conduct clinical assessments, provide treatment recommendations, connect participants with community resources, and help shape individualized plans that promote recovery.

Responsibilities

• 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.).

Requirements

• Master's 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

$40.00 - $42.00 per hour

Schedule

Part time - 20 hours per week