Clinical Administrator

The Department of Youth Services (DYS) is the juvenile justice agency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We work with young people who are detained or committed and provide detention, custody, diagnosis, education and support to young people ages 12-21. Most of the youth served are between the ages 14 and 21. The Department promotes positive change for the youth committed to our care, and has been on the forefront of de-institutionalization, in part, by providing adolescent-focused rehabilitation to youth in residential treatment. The Department of Youth Services employs staff in various professions and backgrounds in order to engage young people in strategies that support positive youth development. Clinical Administrator (Metro Treatment Program) We are seeking an energetic, positive, and dynamic individual for the role of Clinical Administrator at the Metro Treatment Program, located at 450 Canterbury Street, Roslindale, MA 02131. As Clinical Administrator, you will work with adolescent/young adult males. You will provide clients with clinical social work services to promote and maintain maximum psychosocial functioning; function as integral members of multidisciplinary treatment teams; perform intake functions; organize and coordinate the provision of clinical services for a unit; perform diagnostic evaluations, develop and implement treatment, rehabilitation, crisis, transfer, and/or discharge plans; prepare professional documentation; develop and evaluate programs; provide treatment and psychotherapy to individuals or groups. Duties and Responsibilities Provide advocacy, supervise staff, and provide consultation and education. Ensure that clinical profiles are up-to-date and accurate for each youth in the program. Update Regional Clinical Coordinator or clinical designee on youth with mental health concerns, complex histories, and complex treatment needs. Lead or co‑lead and oversee therapy groups, including DBT, Substance Abuse Prevention, Substance Abuse Treatment, and Offender groups. Provide or oversee crisis interventions, individual therapy, and family therapy. Oversee treatment planning. Ensure that all clinical documentation is completed as required. Refer youth for psychiatric consultation. Ensure that the Department’s Psychotropic Medication Policy is followed and required documentation is prepared and maintained. Serve as a liaison with emergency mental health services network for clients requiring screening for acute psychiatric hospitalization. Provide data to Regional Clinical Coordinator or clinical designee. Participate in the program’s management team and work with the Program Director to identify staff needs and design staff training programs. Conduct reviews of the behavioral management system and client advocate system and implement necessary changes. Provide supervision to clinicians. Participate in monthly Clinical Director meetings. Meet with the Regional Clinical Coordinator and/or Regional Clinician on a regular basis. Other duties as assigned by the Regional Clinical Coordinator/Regional Clinician. Provide staff training as needed and perform other related work as required. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with juvenile offenders. Experience in residential settings. Substance abuse assessment training and experience. Experience in Suicide Prevention/Intervention Strategies. Knowledge of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Strong clinical and organizational skills directly related to the functions of the Department. Clinical supervision experience. Ability to provide licensure supervision. Computer skills in MS Word, Outlook, and MS Excel. Considerable knowledge of State laws pertaining to juvenile laws and juvenile rights. Considerable knowledge of and experience in juvenile/adult corrections. Experience working as a member of an administrative team. Clinical Psychology Licensure or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensure. Experience working with adolescents and their families, expertise in crisis stabilization and management, and training in cognitive behavioral therapy. Shift and Schedule Shift: 1st 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Days Off: Saturday and Sunday. Candidate must be flexible. Will be required to work one (1) late night per week (11:00 PM to 7:00 PM). Additional Requirements Transportation Requirement: Must have reliable transportation. Minimum Age Requirement: 21 years. Travel: Travel may be required. Employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state. Minimum Entrance Requirements At least three years of full-time (or equivalent part‑time) professional experience as a clinical social worker after earning a Master's degree in social work. For supervisory positions, at least one year of experience must have been in a supervisory capacity. Required Education and Licensure A Master’s or higher degree in social work is required. Licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Social Work is required. Additional certifications or training beyond what is listed may be considered an asset. Vaccination Requirements The Department requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID‑19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures. Failure to take the required measures, including masking, could lead to discipline up to termination. Accessibility ADA Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact the EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests. Equal Opportunity This is an Equal Opportunity / Affrightive Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Massachusetts Department of Youth Services