Assistant Clinical Director

Who We Are Looking For:  

Are you the Assistant Clinical Director we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by co- leading a dynamic team and bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our clients!   

The Merrimack Center is an intensive residential treatment setting for youth with intellectual disabilities and major mental illness that specializes in trauma informed care. We are licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and accredited by the Joint Commission. Merrimack provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical, nursing, and direct care staff.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000

JRI Provides The Training So That:   

• YOU will assist the Clinical Director in providing oversight and leadership to the clinical services at Merrimack to ensure that clients are receiving state of the art, trauma informed care. 
• YOU will be able to provide leadership toward the mission and vision of the program and provide direct supervision to Merrimack’s Family Support Specialist. 
• YOU will be able to work in tandem with the Clinical Director and Administrative team to provide a shared vision of the programmatic clinical services and to maintain positive relationships with outside agencies, families, and other involved parties.

Why JRI?  

• Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.   
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.  
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.  
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!   
• Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ  advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.  
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more! 

Requirements:   

• Must be 21 years of age.  
• Minimum of Master’s degree in psychology, education, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• LICSW or LMHC required. Must be licensed in Massachusetts. 
• At least two years’ experience in a residential treatment program for population served, with at least a year at the management level. 
• Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting clients is required. 
• Available for on-call coverage as part of the Administrative Team. 
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our clients! 
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.  

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000