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Mclean-Franciscan �CBAT PROGRAM�an acute residential treatment program

POPULATION SERVED

Youth ages 4 to 14

Admitted for 2-3week focused on acute stabilization and safety planning. Referrals from either emergency dept or community crisis teams

Commonly presenting with suicidal ideation, self-harm behaviors, and/or aggression

Program is insurance based and approximately 60% are youth on MassHealth

Diverse pt population in terms of gender, race, cultural experience, family structure, SES, and diagnoses.

PROGRAM EXPERIENCE

  • Group and individual therapy in a short-term, acute residential treatment program
  • Participation in family, systems, and educational meetings. Lots of consultation with systems!
  • Interdisciplinary rounds twice per week
  • This is a fully in person training experience and requires three days per week
  • Weekly didactics at Franciscan Children’s and access to grand rounds by both Boston Children’s and MGB/Mclean
  • This is NOT an assessment site!
  • Training year is September – June

*This program follows the PTC notification date. We will not offer our positions until this date. The 2026-2027 training season notification date will be:

Monday, February 9th, 2026

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  1. CV or Resume �
  2. Cover letter discussing your interest in training at CBAT and any relevant experiences �
  3. At least two letters of recommendation

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Please email to the Dr. Hustus by:

Monday, January 5th, 2026

FCH Mission Statement

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We provide a compassionate and positive environment where children with complex medical, mental health and educational needs receive specialized care from people who are committed to excellence, innovation and family support… so that children can reach their fullest potential and live their best life.

Training Director:

Chelsea Hustus, PhD

617-779-1165

chhustus@franciscanchildrens.org

CBAT Program Director:

Anne Hannan, LICSW