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Director of Internship and Training

Are you passionate about guiding the next generation of mental health professionals?

Join Northeast Family Services (NFS)—a well-established, rapidly growing behavioral health organization with a 20+ year history of helping children, adults, and families thrive. We’re seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Internship and Training to lead our programs across Massachusetts.

About the Role:

In collaboration with our senior leadership team and the VP of Massachusetts, the Director of Internship and Training plays a pivotal role in developing and mentoring Social Work interns. You’ll provide clinical supervision, oversee the daily operations of our internship program, and help shape the next generation of clinicians.

This position blends leadership, education, and direct clinical work—ideal for someone who values both professional development and hands-on impact.

The Director of Internship and Training will assist in the daily oversight and operations of outpatient, in-home therapy, and therapeutic mentoring work conducted in the internship program. The Director will be responsible for the supervision of members of the intern program, helping compose and approve diagnostic formulations, as well as reviewing and approving clinical assessments and treatment plans. The supervisor will also provide direct care for in-home and outpatient clients with their own caseload.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Provide clinical supervision to graduate interns

+ Oversee training and operations

+ Review and approve diagnostic formulations, assessments, and treatment plans

+ Maintain a small clinical caseload

+ Collaborate with leadership to enhance quality, compliance, and program effectiveness

+ Support ongoing training initiatives and contribute to a culture of learning and growth

Qualifications:

+ LICSW - Independent Clinical Licensure in the state of Massachusetts is Required

+ Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

+ Minimum of three years' experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families providing direct treatment services

+ Proficient with supervision, service delivery and case management fundamentals

+ Experience in quality management preferred

+ Training experience

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office

+ Valid driver’s license with reliable and consistent access to a vehicle

+ Bilingual English / Spanish is a plus!

Why Join NFS?

At Northeast Family Services, we value our people as much as our mission. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and a culture rooted in teamwork, learning, and care.

Benefits:

+ Health, dental & vision

+ 3 weeks paid vacation

+ 11 Paid holidays (including Juneteenth, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and NY Eve.)

+ Generous sick time including mental health days

+ 401k retirement plan with up to 4% match

+ Voluntary short and long-term disability

+ Voluntary Life Insurance

+ Dependent care savings account

+ Mileage reimbursement

+ Longevity award - Monetary bonus and a vacation day annually

+ Company provided laptop and cell phone

+ Opportunity for professional growth

+ Supervision for licensure provided

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Personal cell phone discount

Compensation:

+ Full Time – Salary $75,000 - $85,000 / Year

Hybrid role based in Massachusetts — must be available to travel to program sites as needed.