Clinician – Youth Services

Arbor Associates – Chelsea, MA (requires travel, mileage reimbursement)

Empower Lives, Support Communities, and Make a Difference
Arbor Associates is seeking a dedicated and trauma-informed Clinician to support youth and young adults in residential care programs. If you're passionate about mental health, resilience-building, and guiding individuals through critical life transitions, we want to hear from you.

Your Role:

As a Clinician at Arbor, you will work directly with youth and their interdisciplinary teams to provide therapeutic interventions, develop care plans, and promote emotional growth. Your leadership in trauma-informed practices will strengthen staff capacity, reinforce a supportive milieu, and help youth build healthy attachments, regulation skills, and life tools for success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments at intake and throughout treatment

• Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans for youth

• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions in accordance with care plans

• Provide crisis intervention and support during program escalations

• Guide program staff in trauma-informed approaches and model therapeutic strategies

• Collaborate with program leadership to align clinical services across settings

• Supervise case managers and/or interns, as assigned

• Maintain timely, professional clinical documentation in accordance with ethical standards

• Participate in on-call rotation and assist with direct care coverage as needed

• Coordinate external service referrals to ensure continuity of care

• Support cultural humility and inclusion across all client and team interactions

• Complete all required and refresher training, maintaining up-to-date competencies

What We’re Looking For:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

• Clinical license or license-eligible in Massachusetts (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC)

• Strong grounding in trauma-informed care and youth therapeutic frameworks

• Experience working with youth in residential, behavioral health, or similar settings

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a multidisciplinary environment

• Excellent documentation, crisis management, and communication skills

• Valid driver's license (personal vehicle use may be required)

• Commitment to DEI principles in all areas of client and team engagement

Why You’ll Love Working with Arbor Associates:

• Industry Leader – Serving New England since 1982 with a reputation for excellence

• Mission-Driven Work – Help youth and families build resilience and thrive

• Diverse Opportunities – Work across multiple youth service programs and settings

• Competitive Pay – Earn rates that match your skills and commitment

• Flexible Scheduling – Balance your work and life with adaptive scheduling options

• Recognized Workplace – Named one of the "Best Places to Work" by the Boston Business Journal

• Professional Growth – Benefit from training, supervision, and advancement paths

• Reliable Support – Receive personalized support and attention from our team

• Bi-Weekly Pay & Benefits – Comprehensive benefits and consistent pay cycles