Intensive In-Home Therapist

The Youth Counselor

Hartford (CT)

Hybrid

USD 58,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education units

Mileage reimbursement

Monthly profit sharing

Job summary

A leading counseling agency in Hartford seeks a Clinician to provide direct services to families and children in various settings. The role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and ideally have two years of clinical experience. The agency offers extensive training, a hybrid work environment, and a competitive salary in the range of $58,000 to $62,000, plus bonuses and reimbursements.

Qualifications

Master's degree in relevant field required.
Two years of clinical experience preferred.
Proficient in documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and engagements.
Develop and implement treatment plans and contracts.
Provide direct services in various settings.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Clinical documentation software

Job description

Overview

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.

Salary Range: $58,000 to $62,000 commensurate with experience

$5000 Sign on Bonus!

Continuing Education Units through Healthstream and beyond
Professional License Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Program
Clinical Supervision toward Licensure
Hybrid Office/Home balance

Monthly Incentive!

Are you passionate and enthusiastic about working with families and empowering them to navigate the service system on their own? Does the opportunity to provide therapy in a unique and non-traditional way seem intriguing to you? If so, we have the perfect position for you providing therapeutic services within multiple environments to improve the overall functioning of families and keep children out of the hospital.

Entry level position! We offer extensive training!

IICAPS is an intensive in-home program for children at risk of psychiatric hospitalization and their families. IICAPS provides a unique opportunity to build strong connections to families in their natural environments. Services includes individual and family therapy, parenting skills training, school interventions, crisis support, case management and advocacy. IICAPS operates from a multidisciplinary, team approach where you will work in teams of a clinician and mental health counselor, both of whom lead sessions and treatment meetings. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with various professionals of different disciplines weekly. Teams receive weekly group supervision and individual licensure supervision. Teams are provided IICAPS model training provided by Yale as well as in-house training to promote clinical growth and development.

Come join an agency where you will receive the training you need and the opportunities for advancement you are looking for.

JOB SUMMARY

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

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 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 evidenced-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

Experience and Skills

EDUCATION

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage or Family Therapy or other licensed-eligible counseling degree.
LMSW, LPCA or LMFTA or equivalent preferred.

May graduates and those that are licensed eligible are encouraged to apply!

EXPERIENCE

Two years of clinical experience working with children or families is preferred (diagnostic, assessment and treatment for individual, family)
Experience working with culturally diverse urban populations
Knowledge of mental health, child welfare systems and community resources
Proficient in oral, written documentation and correspondence

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