Residential Clinician (Contract-to-Hire)

Job Description

Job Description

Residential Clinician (Contract-to-Hire)
Location: Lancaster, MA
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 hours/week
Pay Rate: $32–$40.00 per hour

Arbor Associates is hiring a Residential Clinician on a contract-to-hire basis to support a residential youth program in Lancaster, MA. This role is a strong fit for a licensed or license-eligible clinician who wants meaningful clinical work, steady hours, and a clear path to a permanent role.

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy in a residential setting
• Manage an assigned caseload and facilitate treatment conferences
• Complete clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and quarterly reports
• Participate in weekly team meetings and monthly medication reviews
• Coordinate care with families, school districts, referral agencies, and community partners
• Deliver trauma-informed, strength-based clinical care
• Support case management, parent communication, and home visit coordination

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field
• Massachusetts licensure or license eligibility required
• 1+ year of clinical experience (residential or youth experience preferred)
• Strong documentation, organization, and communication skills
• Comfortable working within multidisciplinary teams
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Clinicians who are proactive, grounded, and clinically confident

Apply today to join Arbor Associates and make a difference where it matters most.

Join us and become part of a community that cares deeply for its people. Arbor Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All interested applicants must be over the age of 18, authorized to work in the United States, and pass a stringent background check, including Criminal History, Sexual Offender Registry, and Department of Children and Families (DCF-MA)/Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF-RI).

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Arbor Associates is more than a Human Services staffing firm. We're an active part of the communities we serve. We serve Southern New England, including Greater Boston, Central and Western Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. We live and work in these communities and we're committed to providing the care and support needed to help them thrive. Arbor has been around for 40 years, specializing in Behavioral Health, Medical, and Education. Almost 40 years of experience means we know the industry very well. We match employees with fulfilling and flexible positions that best fit their qualifications, needs, and schedules. We aim to understand and support both our customers and their clients as well as our own associates as they care for those in need.

Company Description

Arbor Associates is more than a Human Services staffing firm. We're an active part of the communities we serve. We serve Southern New England, including Greater Boston, Central and Western Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. We live and work in these communities and we're committed to providing the care and support needed to help them thrive. Arbor has been around for 40 years, specializing in Behavioral Health, Medical, and Education. Almost 40 years of experience means we know the industry very well. We match employees with fulfilling and flexible positions that best fit their qualifications, needs, and schedules. We aim to understand and support both our customers and their clients as well as our own associates as they care for those in need.