Full Life Span Clinician

The Village for Families & Children; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 67,200 - 69,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $5,000

Monthly performance-based incentive

Loan repayment assistance

Job summary

A community-focused agency in Hartford, Connecticut, is seeking a Full Life Span Clinician. The role involves conducting clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing case management services to a diverse population. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in social work or psychology, a CT state license, and at least two years of outpatient experience. Join a dedicated team that champions resilience in families and individuals through effective behavioral health services. A competitive salary and a supportive work environment await you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required in social work, psychology, or a licensed counseling degree.
• Must have a state of Connecticut license.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in an outpatient setting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and engagement.
• Develop treatment plans and implement them.
• Provide case management services.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

Assessment skills

Treatment skills for individual therapy

Cultural competency

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in social work or psychology

State of CT license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist)

Job description

Full Life Span Clinician

Join to apply for the Full Life Span Clinician role at The Village for Families & Children.

About us: 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 five 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.

Visit our career site: https://thevillage.org/careers/

Starting salary: $67,200 and Bilingual starting salary at $69,200.

$5,000 sign‑on bonus! Monthly performance based incentive! Lower than industry standard client hour expectations. Training in evidence‑based models. Agency loan repayment.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct services may include, but not limited to:
  • Conducts (comprehensive) clinical assessments and engagement
  • Determines DSM‑V diagnosis in consultation with supervisor, medical director, psychiatrist, medical provider or designee as needed.
  • Develops treatment plans and contracts for services
  • Implements treatment plans, modifying them as appropriate during the course of 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 program or clinical staff to identify and develop approaches to address clients' unmet needs or service gaps.
• Acquires and maintains the needed skills in evidence‑based models that the agency/program ascribe 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 organizational life by participating in agency‑wide task forces, committees or problem‑solving teams as appropriate.
• Contributes to agency visibility and development of community linkages by representing the Village in community groups or committees.

Education & Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or other licensed counseling degree.
• State of CT license required (i.e. LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist).
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience postgraduate in an outpatient setting (depending on program*).
• Bilingual/bicultural skills preferred.
• Cultural competency to serve a diverse population.
• Strong diagnostic, assessment and treatment skills for individual, family and group therapy.
• Extensive experience working with culturally diverse populations, a wide age range, and a variety of clinical presentations.
• Knowledge of mental health, child welfare systems, and community resources.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to function autonomously in day‑to‑day responsibilities; yet seek consultation appropriately when needed.
• Proficiency with word processing and general computer skills.

Keyword: social work, social services, clinician

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations