Clinician-Extended Day Treatment

The Village For Families & Children; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Village for Families and Children in Hartford, CT is seeking a mid-career clinician to provide direct behavioral health services across office and school settings. You will develop treatment plans, coordinate with families, and manage case documentation within HIPAA guidelines.

Ideal candidates hold an MSW or equivalent and are LMSW-eligible, with 2–5 years of post-graduate clinical experience. The role is full-time and includes a $2,000 sign-on bonus and a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• MSW or equivalent is required with 3+ years post-graduate clinical experience preferred.
• Licensed-eligible LMSW or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse urban populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services in office, school, or other settings.
• Develop treatment plans and contracts; implement and adjust during treatment.
• Discharge planning and linkages to community services.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

Assessment and treatment skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

MSW or equivalent

LMSW or equivalent license eligible

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Village for Families and Children

Job Tracking ID: 512620-915562

Job Location: Hartford, CT

Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years)

Level of Education: Masters Degree

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

Years of Experience: 2 - 5 Years

Starting Date: ASAP

Salary: 60,000.00

Salary: $60,000 annually

Work Hours: 40

Sign on Bonus! $2,000!

Job Description

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission "to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children" by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for seven consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you’re joining an organization that’s just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.

Extended Day Treatment (EDT) is a therapeutically intensive program that supports children in developing and practicing social and coping skills that will help them to be more successful in their schools, homes and communities. During the 6-month program, children work on individualized goals and build skills in daily peer groups. They develop conflict resolution skills and learn to express their feelings in healthy, productive ways. Family involvement is critical. Families receive support in connecting with schools and the community to identify opportunities and build a foundation for success. Group, individual and family therapy, case management and medication management is also provided as needed.

The Clinician provides direct services to clients, in the office, school, or other identified setting to meet the unique needs of families served. Unlicensed clinicians are hired prior to obtaining their license to practice as mental health practitioners (i.e. psychology, social work, LMFT, LPC, LADC). Unlicensed clinicians will receive supervision by a licensed clinician and may be offered training opportunities. When eligible, all unlicensed clinicians are expected to obtain licensure in order to be considered for ongoing employment at The Village.

Key Responsibilities

1. Direct services may include, but not limited to:
   1. Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments and engagement.
   2. Determines DSM V Diagnosis in consultation with Supervisor and Medical Director or designated Psychiatrist, as needed.
   3. Develops treatment plans and contracts for services.
   4. Implements treatment plans, modifying it as appropriate during treatment.
   5. Discharge planning, which may include linkages to community support services.
   6. Provides case management services.
   7. Completes clinical documentation required by agency and program policies, HIPAA regulations, and funding sources.
   8. Maintains productivity targets determined by service.
2. Participates and presents in Peer Consultation and Quality Assurance Reviews.
3. Fosters collaboration with other clinical and administrative staff to respond to client and programmatic needs, including the implementation of agency policies, procedures, and initiatives.
4. Partners with other programs or clinical staff to identify and develop approaches to address clients’ unmet needs or service gaps.
5. Acquires and maintains the needed skills in evidenced based models that the agency/program ascribes to.
6. Partners with Supervisor to identify and develop plans for professional growth.
7. Contributes to program functioning by assuming responsibility for special tasks or leadership in special projects as appropriate.
8. Contributes to agency organizational life by participating in agency wide task forces, committees, or problem-solving teams as appropriate.
9. Contributes to agency visibility and development of community linkages by representing the Village in community groups or committees.
10. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Experience and Skills

EDUCATION

• MSW or equivalent required with a minimum of 3 years’ post graduate clinical experience preferred
• Clinical degree in social work, psychology, or other licensed-eligible counseling degree
• LMSW or equivalent required and licensed eligible

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to function independently and be able to seek guidance when necessary
• Strong diagnostic, assessment and treatment skills for individual, family and group therapy
• Extensive experience working with culturally diverse urban populations, a wide age range, and a variety of clinical presentations; Cultural competency to serve a diverse population
• Knowledge of behavioral health, child welfare systems, and community resources
• Ability to write professional/clinical reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and web browsers effectively
• Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV)
• Good knowledge of a variety of therapeutic interventions and models emphasizing empirically validated interventions
• Skill to maintain a professional, confidential work environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time in an efficient manner
• Ability to relate to children and families in a positive manner
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with children and families
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Bilingual/bicultural skills preferred

Job 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).

The Village for Families and Children is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.