Bilingual Mental Health Counselor

Wheeler; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) plan

Education reimbursement

Training opportunities

Productivity incentive

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Wheeler is seeking a Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy Mental Health Counselor to provide model-adherent intensive in-home clinical care to adolescents with substance use and delinquent behaviors and their families. You will coordinate referrals, perform counseling, and develop case plans to improve treatment completion, while ensuring timely documentation and regulatory compliance.

This role requires bilingual Spanish/English proficiency and offers a $2,288 bilingual stipend, with a base salary

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required with 3+ years experience in human services preferred.
• Valid driver's license required; able to operate vehicle in the community.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate referrals and establish linkages with community providers.
• Provide group or individual counseling with supervision.
• Develop case management plans to improve treatment completion.
• Maintain medical records compliant with Medicaid and licensing rules.
• Attend team and staff meetings to coordinate plans.
• Support daily operations and transport clients as needed.
• Provide translation to support clinical care when appropriate.
• Deliver services in office and community settings as defined by program.
• Administer standardized screening tools and collect data.
• Support safety planning and crisis intervention as defined by program.
• Continue to learn about culture and its impact on care.

Skills

Counseling

Care coordination

Referral coordination

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

BA/BS degree

3+ years human services experience

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy Mental Health Counselor provides model adherent intensive in home clinical care coordination to adolescents with substance abuse and delinquent behaviors and their families. This position maintains a positive and optimistic attitude and works collaboratively with internal and external providers to procure family needs and services. The MDFT Mental Health Counselor completes documentation in an accurate, timely, and compliant manner consistent with regulatory guidelines to contribute to the financial viability of the program.

Bilingual in Spanish and English required

Bilingual Stipend: $2,288

SALARY

$48,000

$2,000 sign on! Half paid upon hire and half at one year of service.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

BA/BS degree is required plus a minimum of 3 years experience in the human services field is preferred.

Valid Drivers License is required. Safely operates vehicle in the community, based on program needs

LOCATION

Waterbury, CT

SCHEDULE

Full time

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Wheeler, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Here's how we invest in you:

Nurture Your Health:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
• Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health

Secure Your Future:

• Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company

Fuel Your Career Growth:

• Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program
• Access training and development opportunities
• Receive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedication

Maintain Work-Life Harmony:

1. Recharge with generous paid time off, including:
   • 15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge
   • 8 sick days per year for your well-being
   • 2 personal days per year for your personal needs
   • 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you
   • 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones
2. Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides coordination for referrals as well as establishes and maintains referral agreements and linkages with community referral sources or ancillary service provider.

Provides group and/or individual counseling to clients with appropriate supervision and coordinates treatment phases both internally and with contracted or external service providers.

Provides direct case management services and develops case management plans specific to each assigned client and family, including interventions necessary to increase the probability of treatment completion, and to improve life functioning.

Maintains records of case management activities for reporting and tracking purposes and completes all documentation for client medical records in accordance with documentation timelines and in compliance with Medicaid, licensing and other accreditations (e.g., treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, and progress notes).

Attends team meetings, staff meetings, or rounds to assist in coordinating case management and review of treatment plans.

Supports daily program specific operational functions as required. May transport clients to appointments or linkages as appropriate. May provide translation to support clinical care as appropriate.

Provides service in the office and/or community settings outside of the office (e.g., homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, other community locations) as defined by the program. May transport clients to appointments or linkages as appropriate.

Administers standardized screening tools and collects data as defined by program.

Provides/supports safety planning and crisis intervention with appropriate supervision and as defined by program. This may include after hours on-call responsibilities.

Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.