Mental Health Counselor - IICAPS

The Youth Counselor; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly incentives for meeting client-

Job summary

The Village is seeking a Mental Health Counselor / Family Support Specialist (IICAPS) to provide intensive home and community-based services for children and families in the Greater Hartford area. You will work in a two-person team, delivering therapy, case management, and care coordination while collaborating with schools, DCF, and healthcare partners.

Qualified candidates have a BA/BSW and a passion for keeping children safely at home.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Work (BSW), or related field.
• 3+ years of human services experience (preferred).
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Cultural competency and experience with diverse populations.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Co-facilitate individual, parent and family therapy sessions.
• Provide case management, advocacy, and care coordination.
• Connect families to community resources and supports.
• Collaborate with schools, DCF, hospitals, and service providers.
• Support discharge planning and transitions to ongoing care.
• Complete timely documentation and participate in supervision and team meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Cultural competency

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services/BSW or related field

Job description

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country toprovide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieveour mission “to build a community of strong, healthy families whoprotect and nurture children” by providing a full range ofbehavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substanceuse treatment and support services for children, adults and familiesin the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years withnational distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equityand inclusion practices, you can be sure you’re joining anorganization that’s just as committed to your success as we are tothose we serve.

Mental Health Counselor / Family Support Specialist (IICAPS)

Competitive Compensation Package: Annual salary: $46,200 -$48,300; $5,000 sign-on bonus; Opportunity to earn monthly incentive.

Help Children and Families Thrive

Are you passionate about supporting children and families throughchallenging times? Join our IICAPS (Intensive In-Home Child &Adolescent Psychiatric Services) team and help children (ages5 – 18) at risk of psychiatric hospitalization remain safely at homeand connected to their communities.

Recently earned your BA or BSW and looking to build clinicalexperience? This role offers hands-on work with children andfamilies, ongoing supervision, and the opportunity to develop skillsthat can prepare you for advanced behavioral health and socialservice careers.

Working as part of a two-person team with a Clinician, you willprovide intensive home and community-based support to children andfamilies while partnering with schools, DCF, healthcare providers,and community agencies.

What You'll Do:

• Build strong relationships with children and families
• Co-facilitate individual, parent and family therapy sessions
• Provide case management, advocacy, and care coordination
• Connect families to community resources and supports
• Collaborate with schools, DCF, hospitals, and service providers
• Support discharge planning and successful transitions toongoing care
• Complete timely documentation and participate insupervision and team meetings

Experience and Skills

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Work (BSW), orrelated field

Preferred:

• 3+ years of human services experience
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Cultural competency and experience working with diverse populations
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Why Join Us?

• Monthly incentive opportunities for meeting or exceedingclient contact goals
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment opportunities
• NHSC Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Ongoing training, supervision, and career growth opportunities

Make an Impact Every Day

At The Village, you'll do meaningful work that helps children staywith their families, build resilience, and achieve lasting success.Join a mission-driven team dedicated to strengthening lives and communities.

Our benefits package supports your whole life with comprehensivehealth coverage, generous paid time off, and employer matchedretirement savings. We also invest in your growth through tuitionassistance (Loan Forgiveness Program – NHSC, tuition reimbursementand Student Loan Repayment). https://thevillage.org/careers/our-benefits/