MDFT- Clinician

Wheeler Clinic Inc; Waterbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy Clinician to provide intensive in-home clinical treatment to adolescents facing substance abuse and delinquent behaviors. This role is pivotal in delivering model adherent care, collaborating with families, and ensuring comprehensive support in both remote and in-home settings. The position offers a hybrid schedule, allowing for flexibility while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young individuals and their families. Join a mission-driven team committed to equitable access to innovative care and help shape healthier futures.

Qualifications

• Must hold LMSW, LCSW, LMFTA, LMFT, LPCA, LPC or be license eligible.
• Valid Driver's License required for community operations.

Responsibilities

• Completes clinical documentation and triages clinical emergencies.
• Works collaboratively with providers and meets families as needed.
• Participates in on-call rotation to support clients in crisis.

Skills

Clinical Documentation

Crisis Management

Collaboration

Education

Marriage and Family Therapy

Counseling

Social Work

Doctorate in Psychology

Tools

Clinical Software

Job description

Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work and Doctorate in Psychology.
• Must hold one of the following credentials to start a position: LMSW, LCSW, LMFTA, LMFT, LPCA, LPC or licensed or license eligible psychologist. Please note that you can apply prior to receiving the above credentials.
• Valid Driver's 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.

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 and case management.
• Participate in on-call rotation with teammates to support clients/families in times of crisis.

Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.