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Get Access To All JobsAs a Clinical Residential Program Director for North Suffolk Community Services, you’ll be in charge of an intensive group living environment within the Adult Community Clinical Services Program. The Residential Program Director provides administrative leadership, clinical oversight, supervision and direction for all team members. Positions available in Chelsea & Boston.
What you'll do:
- Manage employee efforts to engage people and partner with them to improve their health and wellness, achieve symptom stabilization and self-management, develop and/or restore skills impacted by mental illness and live a self-directed life.
- Ensure that day to day operations of the group home program are grounded in the philosophy and techniques of psychiatric rehabilitation.
- Assist people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to identify personal priorities, preferences, strengths, and interests in order to help them establish goals that support a life in recovery.
- Instill hope by engaging in positive interactions that promote recovery and empowerment.
- Collaborate in the development and implementation of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans in order to help prevent and mitigate risk factors.
- Use evidence based practices including motivational interviewing.
- Advocate that persons need to make informed choices to further their own recovery.
- Advocate for better access to public services and natural supports for persons in order to facilitate their recovery and full integration into the community.
- Lead the hiring process for residential staff and ensures that all staff are properly oriented and are trained in all mandatory trainings.
- Participate in the on-call rotation.
What you’ll need:
Education/Licensure:
- LPHA licensure is required for this role: LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LRC, LADC1, LABA, R.N., Registered Occupational Therapist, licensed Psychologist, or MD
Experience:
- Experience working in the provision of clinical or rehabilitative services to adults with chronic and persistent mental health issues and substance use disorders required; five (5) years experience preferred.
- Two (2) years supervisory experience required.
Skills:
- Must obtain Massachusetts MAP & CPR/First Aide certification within five (5) continuous months of hire (training provided).
- Valid Mass driver’s license required.
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits
- Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Access to Credit Union Banking
- Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Discounted Movie Tickets
- Comprehensive Training Program
- Internal Advancement Opportunities
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As a Clinical Residential Program Director for North Suffolk Community Services, you’ll be in charge of an intensive group living environment within the Adult Community Clinical Services Program. The Residential Program Director provides administrative leadership, clinical oversight, supervision and direction for all team members. Positions available in Chelsea & Boston.
What you'll do:
- Manage employee efforts to engage people and partner with them to improve their health and wellness, achieve symptom stabilization and self-management, develop and/or restore skills impacted by mental illness and live a self-directed life.
- Ensure that day to day operations of the group home program are grounded in the philosophy and techniques of psychiatric rehabilitation.
- Assist people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to identify personal priorities, preferences, strengths, and interests in order to help them establish goals that support a life in recovery.
- Instill hope by engaging in positive interactions that promote recovery and empowerment.
- Collaborate in the development and implementation of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans in order to help prevent and mitigate risk factors.
- Use evidence based practices including motivational interviewing.
- Advocate that persons need to make informed choices to further their own recovery.
- Advocate for better access to public services and natural supports for persons in order to facilitate their recovery and full integration into the community.
- Lead the hiring process for residential staff and ensures that all staff are properly oriented and are trained in all mandatory trainings.
- Participate in the on-call rotation.
What you’ll need:
Education/Licensure:
- LPHA licensure is required for this role: LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LRC, LADC1, LABA, R.N., Registered Occupational Therapist, licensed Psychologist, or MD
Experience:
- Experience working in the provision of clinical or rehabilitative services to adults with chronic and persistent mental health issues and substance use disorders required; five (5) years experience preferred.
- Two (2) years supervisory experience required.
Skills:
- Must obtain Massachusetts MAP & CPR/First Aide certification within five (5) continuous months of hire (training provided).
- Valid Mass driver’s license required.
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits
- Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Access to Credit Union Banking
- Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Discounted Movie Tickets
- Comprehensive Training Program
- Internal Advancement Opportunities
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Verify Your Licensure Before Applying
Massachusetts requires an LCSW or LICSW for independent clinical practice. Confirm your credentials meet state board standards before submitting applications, since North Suffolk screens for licensure eligibility early in the hiring process for clinical roles.
Target Roles Matching Your LCA Specialty
North Suffolk files Labor Condition Applications through DOL that specify the exact occupational category. Apply to postings that align with your degree field, since a mismatch between your clinical specialty and the LCA job classification can stall or derail your H-1B petition.
Browse Open Positions Through Migrate Mate
Search Clinical Social Work openings at North Suffolk Community Services on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for visa-sponsoring employers in healthcare so you can prioritize roles where sponsorship is already part of the hiring model.
Ask About Cap-Exempt Filing Status Early
Nonprofit community mental health organizations can qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning North Suffolk may be able to file your petition outside the annual lottery. Confirm this directly with their HR team before accepting an offer and planning your start date.
Align Your OPT or CPT Timeline With Their Hiring Cycle
If you're on F-1 status, map your OPT expiration against North Suffolk's typical onboarding timeline. Clinical roles often require credentialing and background checks that add two to four weeks before a start date, which can compress your authorized work window.
Prepare a PERM-Ready Employment History Record
EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship requires USCIS-compliant documentation of prior clinical experience. Gather employment verification letters, licensure records, and supervision logs now so you're not scrambling if North Suffolk initiates the PERM labor certification process after your first year.
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Find Clinical Social Work at North Suffolk Community Services JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does North Suffolk Community Services sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Social Workers?
Yes, North Suffolk Community Services sponsors H-1B visas for Clinical Social Work roles. As a nonprofit community behavioral health provider, the organization may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filing, which allows petitions to be submitted to USCIS outside the annual lottery window. This is a significant advantage if you missed the H-1B registration period or need to start quickly.
How do I apply for Clinical Social Work jobs at North Suffolk Community Services?
Applications go through North Suffolk's careers portal directly. Before applying, confirm your Massachusetts licensure status meets the posting's requirements, since clinical roles typically specify LCSW or LICSW. You can also browse current openings through Migrate Mate, which surfaces visa-sponsoring positions at organizations like North Suffolk so you can apply with sponsorship eligibility already confirmed.
Which visa types does North Suffolk Community Services commonly use for Clinical Social Work positions?
North Suffolk sponsors H-1B visas most commonly for Clinical Social Work hires, and also supports TN visas for eligible Canadian and Mexican nationals, F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates, and employment-based Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3. The right visa depends on your nationality, current status, and how long you plan to stay in the role.
What qualifications does North Suffolk Community Services expect for Clinical Social Work roles?
Most postings require a master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited program and active Massachusetts licensure at the LCSW or LICSW level. Experience in community mental health, case management, or behavioral health services is strongly preferred. For H-1B sponsorship, your degree and the job classification must align under the specialty occupation standard that USCIS applies to clinical social work petitions.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Clinical Social Work role at North Suffolk?
Timeline depends on your visa type. H-1B cap-exempt petitions through USCIS typically take two to four months with standard processing, or as little as two to three weeks with premium processing. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship runs longer, often 18 months or more from labor certification through I-140 approval. Factor in Massachusetts licensure processing time, which adds several weeks before your start date.
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