Clinician - Adult Services

The Village for Families & Children; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

License reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment program

Job summary

The Village for Families & Children in Greater Hartford, CT seeks passionate clinicians for Adult Services. This role blends outpatient clinic work with community-based care, offering two pathways to support adults with diverse needs.

You will conduct assessments, diagnose with supervisor input, and implement treatment plans while coordinating with teams to improve life quality. Above-average salary and strong benefits reflect the agency’s commitment to growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related counseling field.
• Active Connecticut license required (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist).
• Minimum 2+ years post-graduate outpatient experience (program dependent).
• Bilingual/bicultural candidates strongly encouraged.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and experience with diverse populations.
• Strong diagnostic, assessment, and therapeutic skills across modalities.
• Knowledge of behavioral health and child welfare systems and resources.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while seeking consultation as needed.
• Proficiency with basic computer and documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and engagement.
• Determine DSM-V diagnoses in collaboration with supervisory or medical staff.
• Develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans.
• Provide case management and discharge planning, including community linkages.
• Complete all required clinical documentation per agency, HIPAA, and funding standards.
• Meet productivity expectations.
• Participate in peer consultation and quality assurance reviews.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to address client and program needs.
• Identify service gaps and contribute to program improvements.
• Maintain competency in evidence-based models used by the agency.
• Engage in professional development planning with supervisor.
• Contribute to agency committees, task forces, and community partnerships.

Education

Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related counseling field

Licensed in CT (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist)

Job description

Starting Salary: $67,000
The Village has been strengthening families and transforming lives for more than 200 years. As one of the first agencies in the nation to provide homes for neglected children, our mission remains unwavering:

to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children.
Today, we serve children, adults, and families across Greater Hartford through comprehensive behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, and substance use treatment services.

Job Description

Greater Hartford, Connecticut

Starting Salary: $67,000

The Village has been strengthening families and transforming lives for more than 200 years. As one of the first agencies in the nation to provide homes for neglected children, our mission remains unwavering: to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children. Today, we serve children, adults, and families across Greater Hartford through comprehensive behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, and substance use treatment services.

Recognized as a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years-with national honors for culture and DEI-you'll join an organization deeply committed to your growth, well-being, and long-term success.

Explore more about working with us: thevillage.org/careers

Why Join The Village

• $69,200 starting salary
• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through HealthStream and additional training opportunities
• Professional license reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment program
• A workplace culture rooted in compassion, collaboration, and equity

About The Role

We are seeking passionate, skilled clinicians to join our Adult Services team. This position offers two unique pathways-both combining outpatient clinical work with impactful community-based services.

Option 1: Adult Outpatient Clinic + Acute Community Support Team (ACST)

• 50% providing individual, group, and case management services in our Adult Outpatient Clinic
• 50% delivering higher-level, community-based care through ACST, supporting adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
• Engage clients in homes, shelters, and community settings
• Support access to treatment, stabilize symptoms, coordinate care, and foster improved quality of life
• Model based on SAMHSA's ACT framework

Option 2: Adult Outpatient Clinic + Contracted Community Program

• 50% providing outpatient clinical services
• 50% working off-site with young women (ages 16-24) who have experienced significant trauma
• Support clients involved with state systems, young parents, and those with limited employment history
• Build trust through community-based engagement (in-home, in-shelter)
• Collaborate closely with program staff to coordinate care and strengthen behavioral health outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and engagement
• Determine DSM-V diagnoses in collaboration with supervisory or medical staff
• Develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans
• Provide case management and discharge planning, including community linkages
• Complete all required clinical documentation in accordance with agency, HIPAA, and funding standards
• Meet productivity expectations
• Participate in peer consultation and quality assurance reviews
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to address client and program needs
• Identify service gaps and contribute to program improvements
• Maintain competency in evidence-based models used by the agency
• Engage in professional development planning with supervisor
• Contribute to agency committees, task forces, and community partnerships

Education & Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related counseling field
• Active Connecticut license required (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist)
• Minimum 2+ years post?graduate outpatient experience (program?dependent)
• Bilingual/bicultural candidates strongly encouraged
• Demonstrated cultural competency and experience with diverse populations
• Strong diagnostic, assessment, and therapeutic skills across individual, family, and group modalities
• Knowledge of behavioral health and child welfare systems, and community resources
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while seeking consultation as needed
• Proficiency with basic computer and documentation systems

If you're driven by purpose, energized by community work, and ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults and families, we'd love to meet you.

Benefits

Our benefits package supports your whole life with comprehensive health coverage, generous paid time off, and employer matched retirement savings. We also invest in your growth through tuition assistance (Loan Forgiveness Program – NHSC, tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment). https://thevillage.org/careers/our-benefits/

Keyword: Clinical Assessments Client Engagement DSM-5 Diagnosis Treatment Planning Care Coordination Case Management Discharge Planning Community Resources Clinical Documentation HIPAA Compliance Regulatory C