Clinical Social Worker, Juvenile Court Clinic

illiam James College is currently seeking a full-time Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) to join our Forensic Services/Juvenile Court Clinic team in Norfolk County. The Juvenile Court Clinics (JCCs) are operated as a collaboration between the Administrative Office of the Juvenile Court (AOJC) and the Department of Mental Health (DMH).

he primary location for this position will be in the Norfolk County Juvenile Court Clinic in Dedham, MA. The JCCs provide court-ordered evaluations of youth and families from diverse racial, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds who often have complex needs and systems involvement. This position has less client contact hours than most clinical positions and includes extensive assessment report writing, record review and collateral contact as major duties.

uties Include

• erform court-ordered psychological and diagnostic evaluations for the MA Juvenile Courts in status matters (Child Requiring Assistance), child abuse and neglect cases (Care and Protection), juvenile delinquency and youthful offender cases, and emergency civil commitment evaluations for psychiatric hospitalization or substance use treatment.
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• rovide oral testimony as needed on assigned cases
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• onsult with judges, probation officers, and attorneys
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• rovide consultation and training as may be requested by the Juvenile Court to clinical staff, judges, probation officers, other court personnel and others (eg. community behavioral health providers, attorneys)
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• rovide supervision to work-study students, trainees, and interns when appropriate
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• rovide referrals to court-involved youth and their families for behavioral health services in their communities, and other supports or services as needed
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• ther duties as assigned by Program Director
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equired Qualifications

• ocial Work degree at the Masters Level
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• icensed to practice social work in MA
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• nowledge and experience working with children, adolescents, and families
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• trong writing, interpersonal, and communication skills
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• ommitment towards racial and social justice and equity, including a culturally humble approach to clinical work
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• redentialed as a Certified Juvenile Court Clinician (CJCC I) per 104 CMR 33.00 OR eligible to be certified (which is typically met if other job requirements are met). Supervision and training for CJCC certification will be provided at no cost.
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• pplicant must be able to assume employment in the U.S. without College sponsorship
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referred Qualifications

• xperience in forensic mental health and forensic assessment
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• ilingual fluency (Spanish/English)
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enefits

ur benefits package includes generous health, vision and dental insurance, eligibility for both College funded 401(a) retirement plan and Employer sponsored 403(b) plan, company paid life and long term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities.

illiam James College is not-for-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employment at William James College may qualify for The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-employer

pplication Procedure

o apply, please visit our career center .

eview of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.

nterested applicants should submit:

• detailed letter of intent responding to the stated qualifications.
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• curriculum vitae.
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• list of three professional references with complete contact information. (References will not be contacted without the applicant's prior permission.)
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