Outreach Clinician - Hartford CT Courthouse

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

Job summary

The Village for Families and Children in Hartford, CT seeks a mid-career psychotherapist to manage behavioral health services within the Treatment Pathways program. The role covers assessments, treatment planning and court documentation, with a caseload across pretrial clients.

Hours total 40 weekly, with a starting date ASAP. Requires a Master’s in Behavioral Health and licensure eligibility; experience with mental illness and co-occurring disorders is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Behavioral Health Field required; Licensed Eligible preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience as a psychotherapist with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Experience in mental health treatment, assessment, evaluation and individual/group/family therapy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical and risk assessments including C-SSRS and psychosocial evaluation.
• Create individualized, person-centered treatment plans and document progress.
• Provide documentation to court personnel regarding treatment compliance.
• Use motivational interventions to support recovery goals.
• Deliver psycho-educational rehabilitation sessions as needed.
• Support linkage with family and community supports.
• Develop crisis plans and respond with staff during crises.
• Provide skill-building for self-management, self-advocacy and relapse prevention.
• Participate in family education and staff meetings; follow agency standards.

Education

Master's Degree in Behavioral Health Field

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.

Job Details

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

Work Hours: 40

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

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.

Program Overview

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

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

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/

Equal Opportunity

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.