Clinician - Adult Services

The Youth Counselor; Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus

CEUs and additional training

License reimbursement

Tuition assistance and loan repayment

Job summary

The Village in Hartford, CT, seeks passionate clinicians for two pathways combining outpatient clinical work with community-based services. Roles involve assessing, diagnosing, and coordinating care to support adults and families, with opportunities to work in homes, shelters, and community settings.

Applicants should hold a Master’s in social work or related field with active CT licensure and a minimum of 2 years outpatient experience; bilingual candidates are encouraged.

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
• Bilingual/bicultural candidates encouraged

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and engagement
• Determine DSM-V diagnoses with supervision
• Develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans
• Provide case management and discharge planning including community linkages
• Complete all required clinical documentation per HIPAA and funding standards
• Meet productivity expectations
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams
• Identify service gaps and contribute to program improvements
• Maintain competency in evidence-based models

Skills

Clinical assessment

DSM-V diagnosis

Individual/Group/Family therapy

Community engagement

Cultural competency

Education

Master of Social Work or related field

Active Connecticut license (LCSW/LPC/LMFT/Psychologist)

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

The Village has been strengthening families and transforming livesfor more than 200 years. As one of the first agencies in the nation toprovide homes for neglected children, our mission remains unwavering:to build a community of strong, healthy families who protectand nurture children.

Today, we serve children, adults, and families across GreaterHartford through comprehensive behavioral health, early childhood andyouth development, and substance use treatment services.

Recognized as a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutiveyears—with national honors for culture and DEI—you’ll join anorganization deeply committed to your growth, well-being, andlong-term success.

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

Why Join The Village

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through HealthStream andadditional training opportunities

Professional license reimbursement

A workplace culture rooted in compassion, collaboration, and equity

About the Role

We are seeking passionate, skilled clinicians to join our AdultServices team. This position offers two unique pathways—both combiningoutpatient clinical work with impactful community-based services.

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

50% providing individual, group, and case management services inour 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 haveexperienced significant trauma

Support clients involved with state systems, young parents, andthose with limited employment history

Build trust through community-based engagement (in-home, in-shelter)

Collaborate closely with program staff to coordinate care andstrengthen behavioral health outcomes

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and engagement

Determine DSM-V diagnoses in collaboration with supervisory ormedical staff

Develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans

Provide case management and discharge planning, includingcommunity linkages

Complete all required clinical documentation in accordance withagency, HIPAA, and funding standards

Meet productivity expectations

Participate in peer consultation and quality assurance reviews

Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to addressclient 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

Experience and Skills

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 outpatientexperience (program?dependent)

Bilingual/bicultural candidates strongly encouraged

Demonstrated cultural competency and experience with diverse populations

Strong diagnostic, assessment, and therapeutic skills acrossindividual, family, and group modalities

Knowledge of behavioral health and child welfare systems, andcommunity 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 readyto make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults and families, we’dlove to meet you.

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