MDFT Clinician

Wheeler Clinic; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

403(b) Plan

Education Reimbursement

Licensure supervision

Reimbursement for licensure/cert fees

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Mileage reimbursement

Staff appreciation

Job summary

Wheeler Clinic in Connecticut seeks a Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy Clinician to deliver in-home MDFT to adolescents and families, including MDFT-OUD support. The role supports licensure and supervision hours toward LPCA/LMFTA/LPC/LMFT or Psychology licensure, with a hybrid schedule combining remote, home, and clinic sessions.

Sign-on bonus of $5,000 and salary of $62,000 accompany a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative care

Qualifications

• Licensed or license-eligible LPCA/LMFTA/LPC/LMFT or Psychologist
• MSW LMSW or LCSW as applicable to start employment
• Valid Driver's License required and safe vehicle operation in community settings

Responsibilities

• Complete clinical documentation and maintain accurate records
• Provide triage for clinical emergencies and follow safety plans
• Collaborate with internal and external providers to coordinate care
• Meet with families based on MDFT model expectations
• Deliver services in office, remote, and in-home/community settings as defined by the program

Skills

Empathy

Crisis triage

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Marriage and Family Therapy

Counseling

Social Work

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy Clinician provides model adherent intensive in-home clinical treatment to adolescents with substance abuse and delinquent behaviors and their families. The MDFT Clinician will go through the MDFT certification process, obtain licensure clinical and supervision hours and obtain experience in the adolescent, parent and family clinical realm.

*Please note: The MDFT Clinician could also provide support through the MDFT-OUD model of care and would receive information and training on providing clinical support with the individuals and families in the program. The Multidimensional Family Therapy-Opioid Use Disorder (MDFT-OUD) program is an innovative and evidence-based, intensive in-home treatment program for adolescents and young adults, ages 12-21, presenting with opioid use disorder, complex behavioral health, or social and emotional challenges.

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000

Salary: $62,000

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Marriage and Family Therapy,Counseling,Social WorkandDoctorate in Psychology.
• Credential(s) Required: Must be licensed or license eligible LPCA, LMFTA, LPC, LMFT or Psychologist. If you are a MSW, a LMSW (permit or license) or LCSW will be required to begin employment.
• Valid Drivers License is required. Safely operates vehicle in the community, based on program needs.

LOCATION

Waterbury, New Haven and New Britain. Position is currently being offered as a hybrid schedule with remote and in-home sessions

SCHEDULE

Flexible full time schedule

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Wheeler, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Here's how we invest in you:

Nurture Your Health:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
• Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health

Secure Your Future:

• Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company

Fuel Your Career Growth:

• Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program
• Access training and development opportunities, including supervision towards licensure
• Get reimbursed for licensure/certification expenses

Maintain Work-Life Harmony:

Recharge with generous paid time off, including:

• 15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge
• 8 sick days per year for your well-being
• 2 personal days per year for your personal needs
• 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you
• 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones
• Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Referral program
• Monthly mileage reimbursement for in-home/community traveling
• Staff appreciation bags

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes clinical documentation
• Provides triages for clinical emergencies and aligns with identified safety plan.
• Works collaboratively with internal and external providers
• Meets with families based on model expectations
• Provides service in the office, remote and/or community settings outside of the office (e.g., homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, other community locations) as defined by the program. May transport clients to appointments or linkages as appropriate.
• Work in a team to provide wrap around services to the family both clinical andcase management
• Participate in on-call rotation with teammates to support clients/families in times of crisis.

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