Development Coordinator

Thank you for your interest in working at Adolescent Consultation Services. The following positions are available: Development Coordinator Mental Health Clinician, Juvenile Court Clinic, Full-Time Mental Health Clinician, Part-Time Mental Health Clinician and Group Facilitator for Teens and Parents, Full-Time If you are interested in a position at ACS, please apply on Indeed. Development Coordinator Job Type: Full-Time Location: Cambridge, MA Salary: $60,000-$70,000 Adolescent Consultation Services (ACS), a nonprofit mental health agency serving the Middlesex County Juvenile Courts of Massachusetts, is seeking experienced applicants for a full-time (40 hours/week) development position. ACS provides mental health evaluation, consultation, and treatment services to children and teens in Middlesex County. This position is based in Cambridge. About Us: At ACS, our mission is to support and empower children and families who are court-involved or at risk for court involvement by providing the mental health assessment and intervention services they need to help them envision and work toward a better future. The children and families we serve are diverse in race, ability, economic status, neurodivergence, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, immigration status, and religion. ACS is committed to continuing to build a team that reflects the diversity of the population we serve and to cultivating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and connectedness. In recruiting for our team, we enthusiastically welcome and value the unique contributions, perspectives, and lived experience that you can bring to our work and our workplace. Position Overview: The Development Coordinator is a key member of a small, collaborative development team. Reporting to the Director of Development, they work closely with them to implement the fundraising strategy for the agency. This role coordinates the logistics of fundraising events, maintains accurate and organized development systems, and supports donor communications. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and energized by both the operational and relational sides of development. Essential Functions: Special Events Support the coordination and implementation of the organization’s two fundraising events – Heal, Grow, & Thrive held in the fall and the spring ACS Trivia Night. Plan small internal events focused on staff team building and appreciation. Manage event logistics including budgeting, venue selection, vendor coordination, invitations, registration/ticketing, sponsorships, volunteer support, and day-of coordination. Development Operations Process and record all donations in Salesforce, ensuring accurate donor records and timely gift acknowledgement. Generate reports and mailing lists to support appeals, events, and performance analysis. Serve as the primary internal point of contact for Salesforce and Givebutter, working with outside consultants as needed to resolve issues. Communications and Administrative Support Manage and update the ACS website to ensure it effectively communicates the organization’s mission Develop and implement social media strategies to enhance visibility and engagement. Produce donor and member communications, including e-newsletters, thank you letters, and impact updates. Provide general administrative Qualifications: 2+ years of relevant work experience in development, fundraising, events, or nonprofit operations. Commitment to the organization’s mission. Strong professional writing and proofreading skills, with the ability to draft clear, correspondence and donor materials. Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Experience planning events of varying sizes. Experience with a donor CRM, familiarity with Salesforce and/or Givebutter preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with donors, volunteers, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; comfort learning new software and systems. Experience with email marketing platforms (Robly, Constant Contact, Givebutter) and website content management systems (e.g., WordPress), preferred. A collaborative, self-motivated, and adaptable approach to work. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events. Salary And Benefits: Starting salary range $60,000-$70,000 annually (Compensation is based on education, related work experience, and other qualifications). Periodic staff-wide bonuses based on agency revenue. Health, dental, and vision insurance, available upon hire. Generous Paid Time Off plan, accessible upon start date. Schedule flexibility and opportunities to work from home. 403(b) plan with agency contribution and matching. Professional development If you are interested in this position at ACS, please apply on Indeed. Full-Time Mental Health Clinician, Juvenile Court Clinic Job Type: Full-Time Location: Lowell, MA Salary: $75,000-$85,000 Adolescent Consultation Services (ACS), a nonprofit mental health agency serving the Middlesex County Juvenile Courts of Massachusetts, is seeking experienced applicants for a full-time (40 hours/week) mental health clinician position. ACS provides evaluation, consultation, and treatment services to the Juvenile Courts in Cambridge, Framingham, Lowell, and Waltham. This position is based at our Lowell site with the possibility of infrequent coverage at our other sites. About Us: At ACS, our mission is to support and empower children and families who are court-involved or at risk for court involvement by providing the mental health assessment and intervention services they need to help them envision and work toward a better future. The children and families we serve are diverse in race, ability, economic status, neurodivergence, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, immigration status, and religion. ACS is committed to continuing to build a team that reflects the diversity of the population we serve and to cultivating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and connectedness. In recruiting for our team, we enthusiastically welcome and value the unique contributions, perspectives, and lived experience that you can bring to our work and our workplace. Why consider a career at ACS? The ACS countywide team is an interdisciplinary group of dedicated clinicians committed to serving youth and families involved in, or at risk of involvement in, the juvenile justice system. ACS is a mission driven organization, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference during a pivotal time in a young person’s life, helping to strengthen families, build resilience, and positively influence long-term outcomes. ACS fosters a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture that values teamwork, professional growth, and employee well-being. ACS is committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance and implementing practices that promote clinician wellness and prevent burnout. Dually funded by a state contract and privately raised revenue, all ACS services are provided at no cost to clients or third-party insurers, minimizing administrative responsibilities and allowing clinicians to focus their time and expertise on delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to youth and families. Essential Functions: Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of youth who are before the Juvenile Court on a variety of matters: child requiring assistance applications, delinquency cases, care and protection matters, and emergency mental health and substance use evaluations. Communicate with juvenile court personnel, attorneys, schools, community providers, the district attorney’s office, the Department of Children and Families, and other stakeholders, to gather pertinent information and to provide consultation and coordination of care. Complete comprehensive written reports to be submitted to the court on behalf of the child and family. Provide oral testimony to the court regarding the findings of certain evaluations. Assist families with referrals to behavioral health providers and/or other services as needed. Additional duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: A Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or similar field, from an accredited graduate school program. Independent licensure to provide mental health services in Massachusetts. (LICSW, LMHC) Excellent writing skills and experience writing thorough diagnostic evaluations. At least two years of experience working with at-risk youth and families. Strong diagnostic skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual candidates, especially English/Spanish and English/Portuguese. An interest in forensic psychology and prior forensic experience. Knowledge of services available for children and families. Strong preference will be given to candidates who are presently enrolled in the statewide CJCC I certification program, or are already a CJCC I certified juvenile court clinicians. Salary And Benefits: Starting salary range $75,000 – $85,000 annually. (Compensation is based on education, related work experience, licensure status, and other qualifications.) Periodic staff-wide bonuses based on agency revenue. Health, dental, and vision insurance (available upon start date). Generous Paid Time Off plan, accessible upon start date. Schedule flexibility and opportunities to work from home. 403(b) plan with agency contribution and matching. Professional development and CEU reimbursement. If you are interested in this position at ACS, please apply on Indeed. Mental Health Clinician, Part-Time Job Type: Part-Time, 24 hours/week Location: Lowell, MA Salary: $45,000-$50,000 Adolescent Consultation Services (ACS), a nonprofit mental health agency serving the Middlesex County Juvenile Courts of Massachusetts, is seeking experienced applicants for a part-time (24 hours/week) mental health clinician position. ACS provides evaluation, consultation, and treatment services to the Juvenile Courts in Cambridge, Framingham, Lowell, and Waltham. This position focuses on the treatment services and is based in Lowell with the possibility of occasional coverage at our other site. Essential Functions: Conduct intake screenings and assessments for court-involved and at-risk youth referred by schools, courts, or the District Attorney’s office within Middlesex County. Provide individual and family therapy, both in person and/or via telehealth. Facilitate psychoeducational groups, both in person and/or via telehealth, as needed. Communicate with juvenile court staff, attorneys, schools, the District Attorney’s office, the Department of Children and Families, and other stakeholders, to provide consultation and coordination of care. Assist families with referrals to behavioral health providers and/or other therapeutic and community services, as needed. Maintain clinical documentation, including, but not limited to, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, case management notes, and memorandums to the juvenile court. Supervise student trainees, as needed. Additional duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field. Independent licensure to provide mental health services in Massachusetts (LICSW or LMHC). A minimum of five years of experience working in the field of mental health. Essential knowledge and experience include a background in child development, strong diagnostic skills, knowledge of services available for children and families, and experience working with at-risk youth and families. Knowledge of treatment modalities appropriate for children, adolescents, and families. Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual candidates, especially English/Spanish and English/Portuguese. An interest in forensic psychology and prior forensic experience. Knowledge of services available for children and families. Salary And Benefits: Starting salary range $45,000 – $50,000 annually (Compensation is based on education, related work experience, licensure status, and other qualifications). Periodic staff-wide bonuses based on agency revenue. Health, dental, and vision insurance, available upon hire. Generous Paid Time Off plan, accessible upon start date. Schedule flexibility and opportunities to work from home. 403(b) plan with agency contribution and matching. Professional development and CEU reimbursement. If you are interested in this position at ACS, please apply on Indeed. Mental Health Clinician and Group Facilitator for Teens and Parents, Full-Time Job Type: Full-Time, 40 hours/week Location: Cambridge, MA Salary: $75,000-$85,000 Adolescent Consultation Services (ACS), a nonprofit mental health agency serving the Middlesex County Juvenile Courts of Massachusetts, is seeking experienced applicants for a full-time (40 hours/week) mental health clinician position. ACS provides evaluation, consultation, and treatment services to the Juvenile Courts in Cambridge, Framingham, Lowell, and Waltham. This position focuses on the treatment services and is based in Cambridge. Position Overview This exciting new position has been created to help broaden the impact of our countywide services. Based in Cambridge, the ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician who is passionate about and skilled in providing individual and group mental health treatment to adolescents. This individual will also have experience and interest in facilitating psychoeducational groups for parents and caregivers of adolescents, as they will be instrumental in helping ACS launch its first psychoeducational Parent/Caregiver group. Essential Functions: Provide evidence-based individual and group counseling to court-involved and at-risk youth and their families. Facilitate psychoeducational groups for adolescents, demonstrating strong group leadership and clinical management skills. In collaboration with ACS leadership, develop, adapt, and implement a structured caregiver group curriculum addressing child and adolescent development, the underlying causes of challenging behaviors, identifying and responding to safety concerns, and practical, evidence-informed strategies for supporting adolescents. Conduct clinical intakes, treatment planning, and ongoing progress monitoring. Deliver services both in-person and via telehealth platforms. Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, including court personnel, schools, and community providers. Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically sound documentation in accordance with agency standards and data platforms. Participate in supervision, consultation, and team-based care planning. Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related mental health field. Independent licensure to provide mental health services in Massachusetts (LICSW or LMHC). Extensive experience facilitating clinical group counseling, particularly with adolescents and parents/caregivers. Experience working with court-involved, high-risk, or system-involved youth and families. Strong clinicial judgment, engagement skills, and ability to manage xomplex group dynamics. Comfort providing services both in-person and via telehealth platforms. Preferred Skills: Experience developing psychoeducational or therapeutic curriculum for caregiver groups. Trauma-informed, systems-based, and strengths-focused clinical orientation. Strong collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams. Bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish, English/Portuguese. Ability to engage diverse populations with cultural humility and responsiveness. Salary And Benefits: Starting salary range $75,000 – $85,000 annually (Compensation is based on education, related work experience, licensure status, and other qualifications). Periodic staff-wide bonuses based on agency revenue. Health, dental, and vision insurance, available upon hire. Generous Paid Time Off plan, accessible upon start date. Schedule flexibility and opportunities to work from home. 403(b) plan with agency contribution and matching. Professional development and CEU reimbursement. If you are interested in this position at ACS, please apply on Indeed.

The Development Coordinator implements fundraising strategies by coordinating logistics for major events and managing donor communications. They are also responsible for maintaining development systems in Salesforce and updating the organization's website and social media.

Requires at least 2 years of experience in development, fundraising, or nonprofit operations with strong professional writing skills. Proficiency with CRM tools like Salesforce and experience in event planning are highly preferred.

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Paid Time Off • 403(b) Plan With Agency Contribution And Matching • Professional Development • Staff-wide Bonuses

• Google WorkspacePreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred
• Project managementPreferred

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• Fundraising
• Event Planning
• Salesforce
• Givebutter
• Donor Communications
• Social Media Strategy
• Professional Writing
• Google Workspace
• Microsoft Office
• WordPress
• Email Marketing
• Donor CRM
• Budgeting
• Vendor Coordination
• Project Management

• Social Services
• Administrative
• Marketing
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 3, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level