Intensive In Home Therapist - Southern CT

The Youth Counselor; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education Units through the

Professional License Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

The Village seeks an Intensive In-Home Therapist to deliver MST-EA services in the Southern CT area. You will work with emerging adults (17–26) and their families involved in the justice system, providing assessment, engagement, and discharge planning in-home.

Responsibilities include conducting MST-EA sessions, safety planning, documentation, and collaboration with Probation Officers and community partners, while maintaining a flexible schedule and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field; CT license eligibility preferred.
• Associate license (LMSW, MFT-A, or LPC-A) may be required.
• Demonstrated culturally competent service delivery and knowledge of justice involvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home Multi-systemic Therapy for Emerging Adults (MST-EA) to clients aged 17–26 and families involved with the justice system.
• Conduct assessments, engagement, treatment planning, crisis intervention and discharge planning.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation including assessments and MST-EA weekly paperwork.
• Engage in weekly supervision, present case concepts, and incorporate feedback into treatment planning.
• Develop safety plans, coordinate with Probation Officers and community agencies.
• Maintain 24/7 on-call rotation and flexible scheduling to support clients.

Skills

Culturally competent service delivery

Criminal justice system knowledge

Bilingual (Spanish)

Flexible hours and 24/7 on-call

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

CT license eligible / Associate license (LMSW/MFT-A/LPC-A)

Job description

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Intensive In Home Therapist - Southern CT

About us: The Village was one of the first agenciesin the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, wecontinue to achieve our mission “to build a community of strong,healthy families who protect and nurture children” by providing a fullrange of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development,substance use treatment and support services for children, adults andfamilies in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years withnational distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity andinclusion practices, you can be sure you’re joining an organizationthat’s just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.

• Continuing Education Units through Healthstream and beyond
• Professional License Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program

JOB SUMMARY

Provides in-home Multi-systemic Therapy for Emerging Adults(MST-EA)clinical services to clients (17 to 26 years old) and familiesinvolved in the justice system. Engages in all treatment activities inaccordance with the Multi-systemic Therapy for Emerging Adults(MST-EA)model including assessment, engagement, treatment planning, crisisintervention, case management and discharge planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in MST-EA training and demonstrates a clearunderstanding of the model.
• Provides direct clinical services to emerging adults and theirfamilies involved in the justice system in accordance with theMST-EA model.
• Engages clients and families in comprehensive safety planning.
• Completes clinical documentation on all active cases includingassessments, progress notes, treatment plans, safety plans andMST-EA weekly paperwork.
• Participates in weekly group supervision and consultation withassigned team. Present conceptualization of cases and incorporatefeedback from consultant, supervisor and teammates into treatment planning.
• Adheres to the MST-EA model and ensures completion of all modelrequirements (i.e. weekly paperwork; audio tape sessions, etc.).
• Participates in quarterly MST-EA booster trainings and allrequired agency and funder trainings.
• Completes clinical documentation and reports in an accurate andtimely fashion; maintains all documentation and reports required byagency policies and funding sources (i.e. CDCS, FIDO, etc.)
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with referringProbation Officers as well as community agencies to providecomprehensive and effective treatment for clients and families.
• Ensures regular communication and timely updates on case progressto referring agents.
• Participates in 24/7 on-call rotation with teammates to supportclients/families in times of crisis.
• Maintains flexible schedule to ensure availability to clients and families.
• Participates in clinical supervision with MST-EA Supervisor. Workin collaboration with supervisor to create a Clinician Development Plan.
• Understands and adheres to agency policies and procedures.
• Contributes to program functioning by assuming responsibility forspecial tasks or leadership in special projects as appropriate.
• Contributes to agency organizational life by participating inagency-wide task forces, committees, or problem-solving teams as appropriate.
• Contributes to agency visibility and development of communitylinkages by representing The Village in community groups/committees,or assuming responsibility for community presentations, as assignedby supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Experience and Skills

EDUCATION

• Master’s Degree from an accredited program in social work orrelated field, professional license in the state of Connecticutpreferred. Must be license eligible; Associate license required(i.e. LMSW, MFT-A, LPC-A)

EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally competent services.
• Knowledge of population and criminal justice system preferred.
• Bilingual, Spanish-speaking, is a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours, engage in statewide travel andprovide 24/7 on-call rotation coverage.
• Physical abilities required to accomplish the essential functionsof the position, with or without reasonable accommodations; abilityto function safely in therapeutic situations, including provision ofservices in clients’ homes or host settings.

As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your healthand well-being is one of our highest priorities.

We offer eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive,flexible benefits.