In-Home Clinician

Wellmore Behavioral Health; Middlebury (CT); On-site; USD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Wellmore Behavioral Health is seeking an In-Home Clinician for the Intensive Home Based Therapy program in Connecticut. You will conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, and deliver therapies to children, adolescents, and families in home and community settings, with after-hours pager responsibilities.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, state licensure preference, and 2+ years of post-graduate clinical experience. Bilingual Spanish-English may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in marriage and family therapy, social work or related human services field with at least a one year clinical internship.
• Connecticut license as LMFT/LPC/LCSW or Doctorate Psychologist preferred; LMSW for MSW candidates.
• Two years post graduate clinical experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations, treatment plans and therapy for children, adolescents and families.
• Deliver home and community-based services, crisis intervention and case management.
• Maintain confidential documents and coordinate with other professionals.
• Work flexible hours and respond to after-hours pager as needed.

Skills

Confidentiality

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

POSITION TITLE: In-Home Clinician

PROGRAM: Intensive Home Based Therapy program

General Statement Of Responsibilities

The In-home Clinician is responsible for direct services with children, adolescents and their families including but not limited to evaluation/assessment; home & community based services; outreach; case and care management; individual and family therapies; crisis intervention; record keeping; collaboration with other professionals and team members and related community services (including consultation and/or community and/or school placements). He/she is assigned to carry a pager and responds to all calls for assistance either by telephone or in person (as clinically indicated). She/he provides the majority of treatment services in the home of clients and works a flexible schedule, as based on the needs of assigned cases.

SUPERVISION: Supervised by: Program Coordinator

Supervises: Interns and/or those designated by supervisor.

Examples Of Responsibilities

• To provide comprehensive evaluations, treatment plans and treatment of children, adolescents and families. This includes evaluation/assessment; home and community based services; outreach; case and care management; individual, group and family therapies, as well as crisis intervention.


• To implement treatment plans that may include psychotherapy and clinically required support services including but not limited to translation, transportation (only as per agency policy) advocacy and linkage to other needed services.


• To provide community based outreach and treatment services as defined by the treatment plan and/or client need, in a variety of settings including but not limited to: client homes, agency sites, schools, emergency rooms, shelters, police stations, etc. The majority of treatment services are provided in the home of the client and will take place primarily in the late afternoon, evenings, overnight and on weekends.


• To work a flexible schedule as based on the needs of assigned families.


• To carry a pager and to be available to provide after-hour emergency mobile (in-home, community, emergency room, school-based, other) services including both phone and face to face interventions, as based on agency and/or client needs.


• Maintain contact and provide follow-up with families requiring this service. This will include daily home visits and home based therapies.


• Maintain confidential and/or any other required program documents.


• Maintain a level of productivity as determined by the Program Coordinator and assigned by the program supervisor.


• To work collaboratively as a member of a team with other professionals and concerned parties involved in cases.


• To engage families in creative and productive service negotiation and planning.


• To participate in Child Specific Team case planning and conferences.


• To facilitate the greatest possible level of family involvement in all facets of program service delivery and decision making.


• To assist in the organization, marketing, planning and implementation of the program.


• Actively participate in trainings and staff meetings.


• To serve on agency and/or community committees.


• Actively participate in supervision and report directly to the supervisor.


• To supervise assigned staff and/or student interns.


• Other such duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have the ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality of both agency and client matters. Must understand and be able to display the clinical knowledge and expertise necessary to perform crisis intervention. Must be able to display knowledge and expertise in clinical theory and practice as it relates to the populations served by Wellmore, Inc. Must be capable of working as a part of a team and be able to effectively communicate with both families and professionals (in writing and verbally). Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that meets the needs of assigned families. Must be able to display at least an understanding of the diverse cultural communities prominent in greater Waterbury. Working knowledge of the greater Waterbury area is a must! Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) may be required.

Education & Experience

A Master’s Degree in marriage and family therapy, social work or related human services field with at least a one year clinical internship working with children and/or adolescents or families is required. A Connecticut license as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Doctorate Psychologist preferred. MSW candidates must possess a LMSW at a minimum. Two years post graduate clinical experience working with children, adolescents or families is preferred. Experience in family therapies as well as family systems theory and practice is preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and valid auto insurance required.

Compensation And Benefits

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $63000 - $76000. Starting pay is determined by relevant qualifications, education, licensure, experience, and established compensation guidelines.

Benefits eligibility varies by employment classification, scheduled hours, and applicable plan requirements. Eligible full-time positions include a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and other available benefits, subject to applicable plan terms and organizational policies.