Job description
Overview:
We are seeking a part-time Drug Court Clinician to join our forensic court clinic service as a critical member of the Framingham Drug Cout multidisciplinary team, located in Framingham, Massachusetts.
This Drug Court Clinician will provide support and professional guidance to the drug court participants and provide clinical recommendations to the Drug Court teams. Working closely with probation, who has ultimate responsibility for case management, oversight of court conditions, and reporting to the Judiciary, the drug court clinician will be available to the Drug Court team to consult, advise, and problem solve with team members on cases individually and collectively. Responsibilities:
Forensic Health Services, a Centurion company, is proud to be the provider of
forensic and mental health services
to the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Court Clinic Programs.
We are seeking a part-time Drug Court Clinician to join our forensic court clinic service as a critical member of the Framingham Drug Cout multidisciplinary team, located in Framingham, Massachusetts.
This Drug Court Clinician will provide support and professional guidance to the drug court participants and provide clinical recommendations to the Drug Court teams. Working closely with probation, who has ultimate responsibility for case management, oversight of court conditions, and reporting to the Judiciary, the drug court clinician will be available to the Drug Court team to consult, advise, and problem solve with team members on cases individually and collectively.
The
Drug Court Clinician will function as a full member of the Drug Court team and will serve to:
- Provide clinical screening, psychosocial assessments and treatment planning for drug court referrals as needed, in conjunction with the probation officer and in accordance with Adult Drug Court operational procedures
- Assist in level of care and treatment recommendations for participants as needed
- Educate the Drug Court team on clinical perspectives
- Assist with care coordination and referrals of participants to treatment
- Assist with building linkages with and engaging community based service providers to help enhance the success of Drug Court participants
- Help engage participants and their families, in consultation with the Drug Court team, to maximize participant success
- Coordinate and partner with probation, and participates when appropriate, on home visits and community contacts
- Provide testimony, if required, to the court on the status of each participant
- Recommend adjustments to the treatment plan for the participant model in collaboration with the Drug Court team
- Masters level degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field from an accredited educational institution required.
- Active mental health professional license in the state of Massachusetts: LICSW, LCSW, LMHC.
- Demonstrated exceptional communication, organization, and writing skills.
- Demonstrated experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, preferably over 3-5 years.
- Experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders.
- LADC-1 certification and bi-lingual preferred but not required.
- Ability to work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team.
- Willing/able to travel.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.
20 hours per week working Monday through Friday with flexibility in work schedule
Benefits:
We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:
- Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Continuing Education benefits
- Much more...
Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.
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