Center for Human Development (CHD)·Westfield, Massachusetts
Provide direct clinical care including individual and group therapy and crisis intervention for male youth in a secure detention unit. Manage caseloads and coordinate care with families, state agencies, and community health organizations.
Clinician (Licensed or License-Eligible) – Juvenile Justice Program
Location: Westfield Youth Service Center (Westfield, MA)
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Salaried
Salary Range: (Based on experience and licensure)
$63,000.
$70,000.
The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking Master’s level, licensed or license-eligible Clinicians to join our Juvenile Justice Program. In this role, you will work with male youth in the Revocation/Detention Unit at the Westfield Youth Service Center, a secure Department of Youth Services (DYS) facility.
This is an exceptional opportunity to gain specialized juvenile justice experience, provide vital care, and ensure that every youth is given a second chance for a better life. To support your professional growth, strong individual and group clinical supervision is provided.
Your Role: Clinical & Administrative Leadership:
As a key member of the program’s administrative team, you will ensure all treatment components are seamlessly coordinated. Your responsibilities will include:
Direct Clinical Care: Conducting individual and group therapy, performing intakes, and facilitating crisis intervention.
Case Management: Managing caseloads, coordinating medical and psychiatric care, and maintaining consistent contact with families, guardians, and appropriate collaterals.
Collaboration & Compliance: Building strong working relationships with state agencies (such as DYS and DCF), community health organizations, and referral sources while ensuring clinical documentation meets all licensing requirements.
Education: Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, or a related clinical field.
Licensure: Current professional license (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC) is preferred or actively license eligible.
Experience: Experience working within an involuntary residential or secure setting is required, alongside extensive experience with learning-disordered adolescents or youth facing behavioral challenges; experience with DBT, CBT, motivational interviewing, and substance abuse treatment is highly preferred.
Key
Skills: Patience, compassion, and the ability to perform well under stress and in crisis situations.
Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply!
About CHD: Care Finds a Way
The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high-quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD, celebrating differences and practicing inclusion is a daily commitment. We pride ourselves on being a reflection of the diverse communities we serve.
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Market context
In Massachusetts, behavioral health employers often look for licensed or license-eligible clinicians with experience supporting at-risk youth and families, so demand tends to stay steady for candidates who can work across settings and age groups. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a clear licensure path, and practical experience; review the summarized requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to youth and family work.
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