Mental Health Counselor

Wheeler-Clinic; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeler-Clinic in Waterbury, CT seeks a Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy Mental Health Counselor to provide model-adherent intensive in-home clinical care coordination for adolescents with substance use and delinquent behaviors and their families. The role emphasizes collaboration with internal and external providers and accurate, timely documentation.

Requirements include a BA/BS and at least 3 years in human services; fluency in English and Spanish; a valid driver's license; and willingness to

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required; minimum of 3 years experience in the human services field preferred.
• Candidate must be fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provides coordination for referrals and linkages with community sources or ancillary service providers.
• Provides group and/or individual counseling with supervision and coordinates treatment with internal or external providers.
• Develops case management plans for each client and family to improve treatment completion and life functioning.
• Maintains records of case management activities and documents client medical records per Medicaid, licensing, and accreditation timelines.
• Attends team and staff meetings to coordinate treatment plans.
• May transport clients to appointments or linkages and provide translation to support clinical care.
• Provides services in office or community settings; may work outside office locations.
• Administers standardized screening tools and collects data as defined by the program.
• Supports safety planning and crisis intervention, including after-hours on-call responsibilities.
• Continuously enhances knowledge of culture and family dynamics applicable to service users.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy Mental Health Counselor provides model adherent intensive in home clinical care coordination to adolescents with substance abuse and delinquent behaviors and their families. This position maintains a positive and optimistic attitude and works collaboratively with internal and external providers to procure family needs and services. The Bilingual MDFT Mental Health Counselor completes documentation in an accurate, timely, and compliant manner consistent with regulatory guidelines to contribute to the financial viability of the program.

SALARY

$48,000

$2,000 sign on! Half paid upon hire and half at one year of service.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

BA/BS degree is required plus a minimum of 3 years experience in the human services field is preferred. Candidate must have the ability to speak fluently in both English and Spanish.

Valid Drivers License is required. Safely operates vehicle in the community, based on program needs

LOCATION

Waterbury, CT

Catchment area is also Torrington and Danbury CT

SCHEDULE

Full time

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

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)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides coordination for referrals as well as establishes and maintains referral agreements and linkages with community referral sources or ancillary service provider.

Provides group and/or individual counseling to clients with appropriate supervision and coordinates treatment phases both internally and with contracted or external service providers.

Provides direct case management services and develops case management plans specific to each assigned client and family, including interventions necessary to increase the probability of treatment completion, and to improve life functioning.

Maintains records of case management activities for reporting and tracking purposes and completes all documentation for client medical records in accordance with documentation timelines and in compliance with Medicaid, licensing and other accreditations (e.g., treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, and progress notes).

Attends team meetings, staff meetings, or rounds to assist in coordinating case management and review of treatment plans.

Supports daily program specific operational functions as required. May transport clients to appointments or linkages as appropriate. May provide translation to support clinical care as appropriate.

Provides service in the office 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.

Administers standardized screening tools and collects data as defined by program.

Provides/supports safety planning and crisis intervention with appropriate supervision and as defined by program. This may include after hours on-call responsibilities.

Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.