Clinical Administrator, Worcester Secure Treatment, Central Region

The Department of Youth Services (DYS) is seeking an experienced and licensed professional for the role of Clinical Administrator at the Worcester Secure Treatment program located at 288 Lyman Street, Westboro, MA 01581. The selected candidate will be responsible for oversight in the provision of clinical services within the agency’s programs. Responsibilities include supervision of clinicians, leading cognitive behavioral groups, providing/arranging for individual and family therapy for youth in care or custody, and staff training with emphasis on individual client goals and program development. The incumbent will work within a secure treatment/detention program facility.

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Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

·         Assist Program Administrators in developing behavior management systems and consult as needed on individual youth treatment concerns.

·         Provide clients with direct social services, including casework, group work or other relevant therapeutic models and/or provide assessment, intake, and referral services.

·         The incumbent for this position is expected to become certified in DBT within six months of hire. Provide clinical groups on DBT and substance abuse prevention with Department approved curriculums.

·         Monitor and support DBT adherence and clinical program compliance to meet clinical standards in all programs.

·         Review all 68a evaluations for final approval by the Regional Clinical Coordinator (RCC).

·         Assist the RCC in designing and providing training for case work, clinical, and program staff in the Region.

·         Assist the RCC through collaboration with the Director of Substance Abuse in the providing of prevention, assessment, treatment and recovery services for residential and community youth.

·         Attend district office, inter agency, casework team and residential program team meetings as needed.

·         Review clinical documents including clinical assessments, Relapse Prevention Plans, treatment plans, and Individual Service Treatment Plans.
Determine appropriate transition and discharge plans and identify the availability and need for resources.

·         Convey information and explain actions to clients with varying expectations, needs, cultures and languages and determine the best means to inform clients concerning what actions will be initiated on their cases. In some instances, clients may be involuntary, hostile and resistant.

Required Qualifications:

·         Analyzing information, and using logic to address work or job issues and problems as well as identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal.

·         Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations.

·         Developing approaches for implementing an idea and weighing the cost and benefits of a potential action.

·         Understanding and applying relevant laws, legal codes, court procedures, pre