General Description

Work directly with 18 Degrees’ Pittsfield Community Connection (PCC) and West Main Connection (WMC) to provide behavioral health assessment and services to youth facing community and interpersonal violence as part of the Safe and Successful Youth Initiative (SSYI). Assessment and referral is a key job requirement. Assessment will require use of a validated assessment tool. Follow up treatment including group, family and individual treatment is required, as is consultation to PCC/WMC and collaborating agencies. 

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a license-eligible field, such as Social Work or Psychology. License must be received at earliest eligibility date.
• LCSW, LICSW, LMHC or PhD preferred.
• CANS certification is required within first week of employment
• Experience working with Children and their Families in a clinical setting
• Diagnostic and treatment knowledge and skill
• Knowledge of services and human service agencies in Berkshire County
• Extensive knowledge of the dynamics of mental health/substance abuse treatment, intervention and education
• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice system
• Experience in providing individual and group mental health/substance abuse and family counseling
• Knowledge of community resources
• Ability to work on interdisciplinary team