Are you a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with child and adolescent experience and an interest in applying those skills clinically in Hampshire County?

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Forensic Court Social Worker in the Juvenile Court Clinicprogram at Behavioral Health Network! This position is hybrid, with potential to work remote 2 or 3 days a week.

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Juvenile Court Clinic with the following:

• Providing court-ordered evaluations in Care and Protection, Child Requiring Assistance (CRA), Delinquency, Youthful Offender cases.
• Conducting evaluations for emergency and civil commitment proceedings to determine if individuals require psychiatric hospitalization or substance abuse commitment.
• Testifying in legal proceedings.
• Providing short-term therapy to those youth involved with the juvenile court and waiting to be seen by a community provider.
• Receiving the supervision and training necessary to become a Certified Juvenile Court Clinician to take on more challenging cases and enjoy the independence in managing your own caseload.
• Consulting with court personal and engaging in many exciting initiatives within the juvenile justice system throughout Western Massachusetts’ four counties: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin.

Who are we?

BHN’s Juvenile Court Clinic program consists of a multi-disciplinary professional team. They are approachable, collaborative, cohesive, down to earth, knowledgeable, and supportive colleagues. All of the team members are highly motivated, independent, and demonstrate exceptional organizational and clinical skills. Services are provided for youth involved in both the Court and child welfare systems. The Juvenile Court Clinic facilitates a multi-disciplinary meeting with families, the Department of Children and Families, Department of Youth Services, and court personnel to promote the development of enhanced cross-system practices that enable achievement of improved youth and family outcomes. The program has obtained the trust and respect from the Courts in which they served. The staff is known for being responsive to the needs of partner agencies and allies in the legal system. Their dedication to the work grows out of a passion to support the learning and growth of adolescents and families who are court involved.

What are we looking for in a Forensic Court Social Worker?

• Masters of Social Work and must be licensed to practice independently (LICSW) in Massachusetts or have LICSW-MA within 9 months of hire (required).
• Meets eligibility for Certified Juvenile Court Clinician I or Candidate.
• At least one year of experience working with children and families (required).
• Knowledge of child development theories.
• Commitment to taking a developmental approach to evaluations and treatment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated exceptional organization, time-management, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Commitment to being part of a program that is highly respected.
• Commitment towards racial and social justice and equity, including a culturally humble approach to clinical work.
• Clinical Writing Sample (needed prior to being interviewed) (required).
• Must be willing to work on cite in North Hampton and Greenfield (2 or 3 days)

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $84,000 per year based on number of years of experience and other factors.

How do I apply to be a Forensic Court Social Worker?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click “Apply for Job” from Kronos/WFD or visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply

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

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