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CLINICAL THERAPIST - THER

The Children's Center of Hamden

Hamden (CT)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 52,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Clinical Therapist to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on providing essential therapeutic services to children and families, fostering a supportive environment that promotes healing and growth. The ideal candidate will be skilled in various therapeutic modalities and possess a deep understanding of child development. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, engage with external agencies, and contribute to the overall well-being of clients. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in the community and have the required qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

Responsible for providing therapy to children and families.
Must have knowledge of DSM IV and DSM V.
Ability to design therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
Coordinate with external agencies and maintain client records.
Plan therapeutic activities and ensure client safety.

Skills

Therapeutic Relationship Building

Crisis Intervention

Cultural Sensitivity

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

MSW or MA in Social Services

Training in Child Psychopathology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Scheduling Platform

Online Training Platforms

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$50,000.00/yr - $52,000.00/yr

Clinical Therapist – Extended Day Program

POSITION SUMMARY: The Clinical Therapist will be responsible for clinical services and general case management within the context of a treatment team for children and families served by The Children’s Center of Hamden. In this position the Clinical Therapist will be responsible for providing various types of counseling and therapy to the children and families being served by the Agency. The Clinical Therapist is part of the multidisciplinary team and is responsible for providing information, strategies and a clinical perspective, along with promoting teamwork in the treatment of children. This individual is encouraged to develop activities, which enhance the program design and develop proposals for program revisions. The Clinical Therapist will be a liaison to outside agencies and personnel; DCF, hospitals, insurance/managed care, the legal system, boards of education, private consultants, etc. The therapist will be directly accountable to the Director of the program to which they are assigned.

Scheduled Hours

School Year: 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Summer Break: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

POSITION STATUS: Exempt

TECHNOLOGIES : Microsoft Office Suite, Scheduling Platform, Online Trainings Platform, Payroll System Platform

Accountable And Responsible For The Following Results

Provide effective individual, group and family therapy.
Provide a minimum of two treatment groups weekly, specific to EDT
Arrange for psychiatric, psychological and other specialized testing and evaluation.
Coordinate and contribute to diagnostic and discharge conferences and provider meetings.
Maintain regular contact with, and attend and contribute to, all decision-making conferences involving outside agencies, i.e. public-school systems, DCF, juvenile courts, community resources and alternative placement.
Maintain regular contact with internal members of the treatment team regarding clinical issues, and interdepartmentally regarding changes in status.
Will foster a trauma-informed approach with treatment team members when discussing client needs
Ensure that legal rights of children are protected, and incidents of abuse or neglect are reported to DCF.
Review intake material and participate in admission appointments, as assigned.
Maintain records for admissions/discharges, provider meetings, progress reports and individualized service plans per agency policies regarding documentation.
Facilitate the Individualized Service Plan process with clients and update as needed.
Demonstrate sensitivity and awareness regarding cultural diversity as it relates to the client population
Maintain awareness of client strengths and needs based on gender, age, and development.
Provides comprehensive clinical assessments and interventions per agency policy including issues of cultural diversity.
Applies a trauma-informed approach when formulating interventions with children and families served
Plan therapeutic recreation and enrichment activities for youth.
Responsible for coordinating and documenting effective crisis, discharge and aftercare plans.
Maintains care, welfare, safety and security of the children by reporting conditions which are or could be considered safety hazards
Assist Childcare staff in the management of children’s behavior, when assigned.
Maintains appropriate personal boundaries with youth and families served at The Children’s Center of Hamden, Inc.
Participate in providing Quality Assurance statistics and Client Outcome Measures, which keep the employee in good standing with the Professional Staff Organization.
Successfully completes CCG (Crisis Consulting Group) training and performs physical restraints with clients as needed.
Maintains all mandatory trainings including CPR, First Aid, CCG (Crisis Consulting Group), Boundary Training, Fire Safety Training, Driver Safety Training, OSHA (Bloodborne Pathogens, Infection Control, Workplace Violence, SDS), PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) and any others as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MSW, MFT MA or MS in social services or related field.
One-year relevant experience.
Training in child psychopathology and developmental psychology.
Working knowledge of DSM IV and DSM V, ability to engage clients in a therapeutic relationship in individual, family and group modalities of treatment.
Ability to design and implement therapeutic interventions to promote positive change.
Knowledge of child development.
Ability to work well independently.
Good verbal and written communication skills, bi-lingual preferred

LICENSURE /

CERTIFICATIONS

Ability to become clinically licensed in the State of Connecticut preferred

Physical Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform the following essential job functions:

Light lifting (<20 lbs.) Standing Sitting Seeing

Moderate lifting (20 – 50 lbs.) Reaching Walking Hearing

Heavy lifting (>50 lbs) Bending Climbing Talking

Driving Repetitive Motion Push/Pulling

Other, Specify

The work environment is primarily representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Potential exposure to waste and bodily fluids

Potential allergenic and/or irritant conditions

CORE COMPETENCIES

Behaviors and skills employees are expected to demonstrate to carry out the mission and goals.

Values/Ethics: Ability to act with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices, treating all people equitably including respecting professional, ethical and people values.
Communication: Ability to write and speak clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
Conflict Resolution: Facilitating the prevention and/or resolution of conflict while preserving working relationships while maintaining composure.
Organization: Ability to manage multiple projects; determine project urgency, uses goals to guide actions; organizes and schedules task effectively.
Teamwork: Readily sharing information, knowledge, and personal strengths. Seek to understand and build on differing perspectives of others to enhance team efficiency and quality outcomes.
Computer: Ability to use computers and other forms of technology. Ability to learn required office software products.
Decision Making/Decisiveness: Making and taking responsibility for and demonstrating commitment to appropriate decisions in a timely manner. Ensuring that decisions are made based on policies, rules and organizational directives and solving emerging problems.
Leadership: Creating a working environment that promotes and encourages team members' participation to attain common and individual objectives. Leading by example.
Project Management: The discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of a specific project.
Strategic Thinking: Innovating through analysis of issues and trends and how these link to responsibilities, capabilities, and potential of the organization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Children's Center of Hamden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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