Bilingual Clinician - Enhanced Care Clinic

The Youth Counselor; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Incentive compensation opportunities

Loan repayment options

Clinical supervision

Professional development support

Evidence-based training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Village for Families & Children in Hartford, CT is seeking a bilingual clinician to provide direct therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families in office, school, home, and community settings. This licensed-eligible role offers ongoing supervision, a $3,000 sign-on bonus, training in evidence-based treatments, and opportunities for professional growth and licensure.

You will collaborate with DCF, schools, primary care providers, and community partners to coordinate care,

Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work (MSW) or equivalent required.
• LMSW or license-eligible credential required.
• Strong diagnostic, assessment, and treatment skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to children and families.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate with schools, DCF, and community partners; ensure compliant documentation.

Skills

Clinical therapy

DSM-5 diagnosis

Trauma-informed care

Cultural competency

Documentation

Education

MSW or equivalent

License-eligible behavioral health discipline

LMSW or equivalent

Job description

Bilingual Clinician - Enhanced Care Clinic

The Village for Families & ChildrenHartford, CT

Make a Difference. Build Stronger Families. Transform Lives.

Are you a dedicated Social Worker or aspiring behavioral healthprofessional ready to make a meaningful impact? At The Village, yourpassion meets purpose. Whether you're a seasoned licensed clinicianor working toward professional licensure, we offer rewardingopportunities to grow, learn, and thrive while helping children andfamilies build brighter futures.

Join a mission-driven organization where collaboration, innovation,and compassion are at the heart of everything we do.

About The Village

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to providehomes for neglected children. Today, we continue our mission tobuild a community of strong, healthy families who protectand nurture children by providing behavioral health,early childhood, youth development, substance use treatment, andfamily support services throughout the Greater Hartford region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for multipleconsecutive years and nationally recognized for workplace cultureand diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, The Village iscommitted to supporting the success and well-being of both ouremployees and the communities we serve.

Learn more: https://thevillage.org/careers/

Licensed Eligible Clinician

Licensed Clinician

• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Incentive compensation opportunities
• Loan repayment program options
• Clinical supervision and professional development support
• Training in evidence-based treatment models
• Growth and advancement opportunities

Position Summary

The Clinician provides direct therapeutic services to children,adolescents, and families in office, school, home, andcommunity-based settings. Services are designed to address a widerange of clinical and behavioral health needs while supportingfamily stability and child well-being.

Licensed-eligible clinicians receive ongoing supervision fromlicensed professionals and are expected to pursue and obtainindependent licensure as a condition of continued professionalgrowth and employment with The Village.

What You'll Do

Clinical Services

• Provide individual, family, and school-based therapy.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and engagement activities.
• Develop DSM-5 diagnoses in consultation with supervisors andpsychiatric staff when appropriate.
• Create, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment interventions.
• Provide parent skills training, crisis intervention, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate discharge planning and community referrals.
• Deliver case management and advocacy services.
• Work collaboratively with DCF, schools, primary care providers,and community partners.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Complete all required clinical documentation in accordance withlicensing, accreditation, HIPAA, Medicaid, DCF, and agency standards.
• Maintain productivity expectations and client contact targets.
• Participate in peer consultation, quality assurance reviews,clinical rounds, and supervision.

Professional Development

• Participate in weekly individual and group supervision.
• Complete training and implementation of evidence-based treatment models.
• Partner with supervisors to identify professional growth opportunities.
• Participate in agency committees, task forces, special projects,and community partnerships.

Experience and Skills

Education Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) orequivalent clinical graduate degree required.
• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling,Marriage and Family Therapy, or anotherlicense-eligible behavioral health discipline.
• LMSW or equivalent license-eligible credential required.
• Minimum of three years of post-graduateclinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess:

• Strong diagnostic, assessment, and treatment skills.
• Experience providing individual, family, andgroup therapy.
• Knowledge of mental health systems, childwelfare systems, and community resources.
• Experience working with culturally diversepopulations across a broad age range.
• Demonstrated cultural competency andcommitment to equity and inclusion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities andwork independently.
• Ability to maintain professional boundariesand confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office andweb-based applications.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches.

Why Join The Village?

At The Village, you'll find more than a job.You'll find a supportive community ofprofessionals dedicated to helping children andfamilies succeed. We invest in our employeesthrough clinical supervision, evidence-basedtraining, professional development, andopportunities for career advancement.

If you're passionate about improving lives,strengthening families, and creating lastingchange in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Our benefits package supports your whole life with comprehensivehealth coverage, generous paid time off, and employer matchedretirement savings.
• We also invest in your growth through tuitionassistance (Loan Forgiveness Program – NHSC, tuition reimbursement andStudent Loan Repayment). https://thevillage.org/careers/our-benefits/