Associate Licensed Clinician -Child Outpatient Clinic

The Youth Counselor; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic organization dedicated to building strong, healthy families in the Greater Hartford area. As an Associate Licensed Clinician, you will provide essential therapy services to children and families facing diverse challenges. This role offers an opportunity for clinical supervision toward licensure, ensuring your professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a supportive environment recognized for its commitment to workplace culture and diversity, you will thrive in your career while helping others. Enjoy competitive compensation, including a sign-on bonus and various benefits, as you embark on this rewarding journey.

Benefits

403b matching

HSA Employer Contribution

Continuing Education Units

Professional License Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Perks at Work discounts

Qualifications

• MSW or equivalent required with clinical experience preferred.
• Strong diagnostic and treatment skills for therapy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide individual and family therapy and case management services.
• Maintain clinical documentation and productivity targets.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis management

Cultural competency

Therapeutic interventions

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

MSW or equivalent

Licensed eligible

Job description

Associate Licensed Clinician - Child Outpatient Clinic

• Job Level: Entry Level (less than 2 years)
• Level of Education: Masters Degree
• Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
• Date Updated: 11/22/2024
• Years of Experience: Less Than 1 Year
• Starting Date: ASAP
• Work Hours: Full time 40 hours

Job Description

We also welcome recent and December 2024 MSW graduates!

Clinical Supervision toward Licensure!

Starting annual salary $54,000 commensurate with experience

$7000 Sign on Bonus and Monthly incentives!

Our Mission:

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission “to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children” by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for five consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you’re joining an organization that’s just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.

Take a look at some of the benefits of working at the Village!

• 403b matching - 2% Employer annual contribution, 3% bi-weekly match
• HSA Employer Contribution
• Continuing Education Units
• Professional License Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Perks at Work: discounts on everyday services and goods

Provides clinic and school-based therapy to children and families presenting with a broad range of clinical diagnoses and presenting needs. Services provided include individual and family therapy, parent skills training, risk assessments and crisis management, trauma-informed treatment, case management and advocacy. Participates in the development and implementation of treatment plans modifying as appropriate during the course of service. Services provided are in collaboration with DCF, schools, PCPs, and other community-based providers as needed. Clinicians are responsible for attending weekly individual supervision and group supervision, clinical rounds, and other department meetings. Participates as a full member of the multidisciplinary clinical team. Is responsible for maintaining clinical documentation according to licensing, accreditation, Medicaid/DCF, and best practice standards. Must maintain targets for client contact hours as determined by the department and must work toward/maintain applicable licensure status. Opportunities exist for training in evidence-based models and support is given for use of the model with identified clients and families.

The Clinician provides direct services to clients, in the office, school, or other identified setting to meet the unique needs of families served. Unlicensed clinicians are hired prior to obtaining their license to practice as mental health practitioners (i.e. psychology, social work, LMFT, LPC, LADC). Unlicensed clinicians will receive supervision by a licensed clinician and may be offered training opportunities. When eligible, all unlicensed clinicians are expected to obtain licensure in order to be considered for ongoing employment at The Village.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments and engagement
• Determines DSM V Diagnosis in consultation with Supervisor and Medical Director or designated Psychiatrist, as needed
• Develops treatment plans and contracts for services
• Implements treatment plans, modifying it as appropriate during the course of treatment
• Discharge planning, which may include linkages to community support services
• Provides case management services
• Completes clinical documentation required by agency and program policies, HIPAA regulations, and funding sources
• Maintains productivity targets determined by service
• Participates and presents in Peer Consultation and Quality Assurance Reviews
• Fosters collaboration with other clinical and administrative staff to respond to client and programmatic needs, including the implementation of agency policies, procedures, and initiatives
• Partners with other program or clinical staff to identify and develop approaches to address clients’ unmet needs or service gaps
• Acquires and maintains the needed skills in evidence-based models that the agency/program ascribe to
• Partners with Supervisor to identify and develop plans for professional growth
• Contributes to program functioning by assuming responsibility for special tasks or leadership in special projects as appropriate
• Contributes to agency organizational life by participating in agency wide task forces, committees or problem-solving teams as appropriate
• Contributes to agency visibility and development of community linkages by representing the Village in community groups or committees

Experience and Skills

EDUCATION

• MSW or equivalent required with a minimum of 3 years’ postgraduate clinical experience preferred
• Clinical degree in social work, psychology, or other licensed-eligible counseling degree
• LMSW or equivalent required and licensed eligible

EXPERIENCE

• Must be able to function independently and be able to seek guidance when necessary
• Strong diagnostic, assessment and treatment skills for individual, family and group therapy
• Extensive experience working with culturally diverse urban populations, a wide age range, and a variety of clinical presentations; Cultural competency to serve a diverse population
• Knowledge of mental health, child welfare systems, and community resources
• Ability to write professional/clinical reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV)
• Good knowledge of a variety of therapeutic interventions and models emphasizing empirically validated interventions
• Skill to maintain a professional, confidential work environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time in an efficient manner
• Ability to relate to children and families in a positive manner
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with children and families
• Good organizational and communication skills