Crisis Response Clinician for Kids & Families

The Village For Families & Children; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; 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 hiring a Clinician to provide direct services in office, school, or community settings, with licensed-eligible supervision for unlicensed staff. The role emphasizes DSM-driven assessments, treatment planning, and coordinated care with families and community partners.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, and opportunities for growth including licensure support.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MSW or equivalent

Post graduate clinical experience

Bilingual/bicultural skills

Education

MSW or equivalent

Clinical degree in social work, psychology, or other licensed-eligible counseling degree

LMSW or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Web browsers

Job description

The Village for Families and Children in Hartford, CT is hiring a Clinician to provide direct services in office, school, or community settings, with licensed-eligible supervision for unlicensed staff. The role emphasizes DSM-driven assessments, treatment planning, and coordinated care with families and community partners.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, and opportunities for growth including licensure support.