Bilingual Youth Therapist

CJR; Waterbury, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Flexible schedule

Health, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Employee recognition

Job summary

CJR in Waterbury, CT is hiring a Bilingual Youth Therapist to deliver community-based MST for youths aged 12-17 and families. You’ll work with the clinical team to identify strengths and challenges across school, home and community, setting weekly family goals and promoting behavior change within the youth’s natural environment.

The role requires a Master’s degree, an active license (LCSW/LPC/LMFT or equivalents), a valid driver’s license, and fluency in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
• Licensure as LCSW, LPC or LMFT (or LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A) required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Spanish and English proficiency required to communicate with families.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in individual and family counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide MST-based treatment tailored to each family and child.
• Collaborate with family to build an enduring support network.
• Deliver a range of goal-focused services for clients and families.
• Submit monthly progress reports to the referring provider.
• Coordinate transitions with referring providers as needed.
• Conduct termination interviews summarizing progress.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master’s degree in social work, counseling and/or Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

Bilingual Youth Therapist

Waterbury, CT 06702
Full-Time 35 hours per week
Salary: $70,000 - $72,100
Onboarding Reward: $5,000

About CJR

A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs.At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!

About This Position

The Bilingual Youth Therapist will provide community-based treatment for children ages 12-17 struggling with delinquent behaviors. This individual will work with the youth and their family to identify strengths and challenges in the school, home, community and other systems involved in the adolescent’s life. In addition, the Therapist will emphasize behavior change in the youth’s natural ecology by developing weekly treatment goals with the family. The Therapist will be part of a clinical team including the supervisor,Team Consultant, Agency Psychiatrist and other Therapists. Model specific training will be provided to all therapists, as well as weekly supervision for ongoing case conceptualization and support with treatment goals.

• Provide comprehensive MST (Multi-Systemic Therapy)treatment to each family that is individualized and family oriented.
• Collaborate with the family in developing an enduring social support network in the natural environment.
• Have MST (Multi-Systemic Therapy)therapist provide a range of goal-educated services to each client and family.
• Submit a monthly written progress report to the referring provider.
• Discuss recommendation of transition from one department to the next step with referring provider.
• Conduct a termination interview with the family to summarize the progress made during treatment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling and/or Marriage and Family Therapy –Required
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/LMSW, LPC-A, or LMFT-A–Required
• Valid driver’s license -Required
• Able to speak Spanish and English (to communicate with clients and their family members)- Required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with individual and family counseling – Preferred but not Required

Schedule and Rate of Pay

• Mon-Fri with flexible start and end times
  • Typical work hours are 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Days will vary ranging from 7:00am- 9:00pm
  • Total of 35 hours per week
• Salary $70,000 - $72,100 per year
• Additional $5,000 onboarding payment

Benefits

• Company vehicle will be provided
• Flexible work schedule
• Low-cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plan Options
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
• Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and holiday time off)
• Annual Monetary Incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Discounts (Cell Phone, Computer)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
• 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance

CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.