MST-EA Therapist - Central

The Youth Counselor; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Agency car

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

The Village is hiring licensed or license-eligible In-Home Therapists for Emerging Adults (MST-EA) in the Greater Hartford, CT area. The role provides clinical services in clients’ homes and across the state, with a focus on crisis intervention, engagement, and treatment planning.

We offer robust clinical training, an agency car, competitive pay and benefits, and a hybrid work schedule to support work-life balance. Flexible hours and statewide travel are required.

Qualifications

• 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 and provide 24/7 on-call rotation coverage.
• Physical abilities to perform essential functions, with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Participates in MST-EA training and demonstrates understanding of the model.
• Provides direct clinical services to emerging adults and families involved in the justice system.
• Engages clients in comprehensive safety planning.
• Completes clinical documentation for all active cases (assessments, progress notes, treatment plans).
• Participates in weekly supervision/consultation and incorporates feedback into treatment planning.
• Maintains documentation and reports per agency policies and funder requirements.
• Develops collaborative relationships with Probation Officers and community agencies.

Skills

Cultural competence

Flexible hours

Bilingual Spanish

Statewide travel

On-call rotation

Education

Master’s Degree in social work or related field

CT license eligible or licensure preferred (LMSW, MFT-A, LPC-A)

Job description

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 sixconsecutive yearswithnationaldistinction 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.

Do you enjoy making a positive difference in the lives of youngadults (17-26)? The Village is now hiring licensed or licensedeligible In-Home Therapists for Emerging Adults for multiple positionsacross the state. We offer:

• high levels of clinical training and support,
• use of an agency car,
• a competitive salary and benefits,
• hybrid work schedule and more

JOB SUMMARY

Provides in-home MST-EA clinical services to clients and familiesinvolved in the justice system. Engages in all treatment activities inaccordance with the MST-EA model including assessment, engagement,treatment planning, crisis intervention, 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 dependentscomprehensive, flexible benefits.