Bilingual Therapist - CTPSB (Forensic Program) - Middletown

The Connection Contact Center; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Job summary

The Connection Contact Center is hiring a Bilingual Therapist for the CTPSB program. This statewide outpatient role delivers English and Spanish services to individuals with problematic sexual behavior, under CTPSB supervision.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in counseling or social work, are eligible for LMSW/LPCA/MFTA licenses, and have at least two years in social work or behavioral health. Requires CT driver’s license and full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or social work is required.
• Eligible for LMSW, LPCA, MFTA or higher licensure.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience in social work or behavioral health.
• Valid Connecticut driver's license is required.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct outpatient treatment in English and Spanish to individuals on caseload.
• Collaborate with CTPSB therapists to support rehabilitation and education in the community.
• Work within Adult Services to help rehabilitate and guide clients in the community.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Master's degree in counseling or social work

Licensure eligibility LMSW/LPCA/MFTA or higher

Job description

Position: Bilingual Therapist

Program: CTPSB (Forensic Program)

Location: Statewide

Salary: $67,000/year

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours, 1st shift, Monday-Friday

Program Summary :

CENTER FOR TREATMENT OF PROBLEM SEXUAL BEHAVIOR (CTPSB) provides treatment services to individuals with problematic sexual behavior. These treatment services help clients to identify triggers, manage risk factors, learn socially acceptable behaviors, and set positive future goals so they do not reoffend.

Position Summary:

The Bilingual Therapist will work in a collaborative fashion with other CTPSB Therapists to provide comprehensive outpatient treatment for individuals with a history of problem sexual behavior. The Bilingual Therapist will provide direct services in both English and Spanish to individuals on their caseload .

Working within Adult Services, the Bilingual Therapist works with CTPSB program staff to help to rehabilitate, educate, and successfully guide clients in the community.

Requirements:

• Masters Degree in counseling or social work field
• Must be eligible for licensure as LMSW, LPCA, MFTA or higher
• 2 years of related experience in the field of social work and/or behavioral health
• Valid Connecticut drivers license
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Bilingual in Spanish

Orientation:

If selected for employment with The Connection, newly hired employees will be required to attend a two (2) day mandatory New Hire Orientation at our Roscommon office located in Middletown.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
• Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employment
• Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment
• 12 paid holidays

The Connection is a statewide human services and community development agency that provides unique solutions to the problems of homelessness, mental illness, substance use, improving child welfare and community justice rehabilitation. For additional information, visit www.theconnectioninc.org .