Outreach Clinician - Hartford CT Courthouse

The Village For Families & Children; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition assistance

Employer matched retirement savings

Job summary

The Village for Families and Children in Hartford, CT seeks a mid-career psychotherapist with 2+ years of experience in behavioral health to join its treatment pathways program. The role focuses on comprehensive clinical assessments, individualized treatment plans, and collaboration with court and community partners.

Applicants should hold a Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health and be licensed eligible; the position includes 40 hours weekly with benefits and professional development

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Behavioral Health Field required.
• Licensed Eligible preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts clinical and risk assessments using standard tools and scales.
• Collaborates with individuals to create person-centered treatment plans and documents progress.
• Provides documentation to court personnel regarding treatment compliance.
• Uses motivational interventions to support clients toward recovery goals.
• Provides psycho-educational rehabilitation sessions as needed.
• Links clients to natural and community supports and resources.
• Develops crisis plans and responds to crises with the team.
• Offers self-management, relapse prevention, and well-being support services.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, and trainings.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Assessment

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's Degree in Behavioral Health Field

Job description

The Village for Families and Children

Job Location: Hartford, CT

Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years)

Level of Education: Masters Degree

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

Years of Experience: 2 - 5 Years

Starting Date: ASAP

Salary: 54,000 to 67,200(Y) USD

Work Hours: 40

Job Description

About The Village: The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission “to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children” by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you’re joining an organization that’s just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.

Salary Range: $54,000 - $67,500, commensurate with experience

It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: TREATMENT PATHWAYS PROGRAM:

To provide a full range of court and community based clinical and community support services for assigned clients with substance use disorders through the entire pretrial process. To facilitate access to appropriate treatment services by providing assessment, referral and linkage to community mental health and addictions services. Manages client’s care through the client’s entire pretrial process. 35 hours in the Courthouse, 5 hours doing work for the clinic.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts Clinical and Risk Assessments, including: C-SSRS, psychosocial assessment and level of care assessments
• Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person centered treatment plans and documents clients progress during treatment.
• Provides documentation to court personnel regarding compliance of treatment.
• Use Motivational Interventions to assist clients in meeting their goals and moving along their paths to recovery, utilizing stage wise interventions
• Provide psycho-educational rehabilitation services sessions as needed.
• Support individuals with linking and engaging with natural (family, friends) or community supports
• Develop crisis plans for clients and work with other staff to respond to crisis situations as needed.
• Provide intensive skill building interventions and support for self-management, self-advocacy, health and well-being, relapse prevention, and using community resources
• Participate in family education and support activities
• Maintain documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, training and other meetings as assigned. Additional duties as required.

Experience and Skills

EDUCATION

• Master's Degree in Behavioral Health Field required
• Licensed Eligible preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience as a psychotherapist working with people with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Demonstrated training and experience in all aspects of mental health treatment, assessment, evaluation and provision of individual, group and family therapy.
• Relevant experience to program model to which individual is assigned.

Job Benefits

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

The Village for Families and Children is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.