Clinician

Justice Resource Institute; Oakdale, Thompson (CT, CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross medical

Delta Dental

401K match

Pension after 5 years

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off 19 days

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute in Connecticut seeks a Clinician to provide individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents within Chesterfield and River's Edge Group Homes. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering trauma-informed care and developing treatment plans while ensuring thorough documentation.

Qualifications include a Master’s in social work and CT licensure (LICSW/LCSW/LMHC preferred). A minimum of two years in therapy with adolescents is required, plus a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Clinical licensure is preferred; ability to sit for licensure.
• Minimum of two years experience in individual, group and family therapy with adolescents; residential program experience preferred.
• Experience with populations impacted by traumatic stress, mental and behavioral health challenges, and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Experience in case management, systems of care, and record keeping; strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Able to pass a pre-employment background check and maintain valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to a caseload of five to eight residents.
• Develop interdisciplinary treatment plans and manage all case documentation.
• Collaborate with other professionals and agencies as necessary.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Adolescent therapy

Case management

Documentation

Licensure CT preferred

Bilingual

Education

Master's degree in social work

Licensure (LICSW/LCSW/LMHC) preferred

Job description

Are you the Clinician we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our students!

The Connecticut Group Homes provide support for adolescents with developmental disorders who have faced challenging life events. All residents of JRI Connecticut Group Homes benefit from 24/7 supervision and therapeutic assistance aimed at helping them cultivate daily living skills and navigate their community. Clients attend school, work, or vocational programs outside of the group homes.

The Clinician will provide therapy services at both the Chesterfield Group Home located in Oakdale, CT and the River's Edge Group Home located in Thompson, CT.

We provide training in cutting-edge treatment models, such as the ARC framework, Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART) and Neurofeedback Therapy. We offer ongoing monthly professional development through SMART and Family Therapy consultation. Clinical supervision is provided within a multidisciplinary team and we will help you obtain licensure if needed.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $50,000 to $75,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

Responsibilities

The Clinician provides individual, group, and family therapy to a caseload of five to eight residents. As a vital member of the residents' treatment team, you will be tasked with developing interdisciplinary treatment plans and managing all case documentation. Additionally, you will be expected to uphold professionalism while collaborating with other professionals and agencies as necessary.

Benefits

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Clinical licensure (LICSW, LCSW, LMHC) preferred. Ability to sit for clinical licensure required.
• Minimum of two years experience in individual, group and family therapy and assessment with adolescents and experience in residential program or mental health in‑patient program preferred. Knowledge in child and adolescent development required.
• Experience and/or training in work with populations impacted by traumatic stress, mental and behavioral health challenges, and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Experience in case management, systems of care, and record keeping preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Acceptable driving record check, Nationwide Alpha background check, State of CT criminal background check using fingerprints and DCF background check.
• Able to work alone in an unsupervised environment
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment physical examination.
• Ability to be certified in BCC and in American Red Cross CPR/First Aid.
• Maintains valid driver’s license.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de‑escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students!
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

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