Residential Clinician / Therapist

cjr; Connecticut; On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Meals provided

Insurance options

Life and LTD insurance

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Tuition assistance

401(k) with match

Job summary

CJR is seeking a Residential Clinician in Connecticut to provide individual and family therapy for residents, employing Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address family conflicts and recovery needs.

The role manages treatment planning, family sessions, and aftercare coordination with the Case Manager, while documenting progress and maintaining clinical standards on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field and an active Connecticut license (LCSW/LMFT/LPC).
• Experience with at-risk or court-involved adolescents.
• Strong verbal communication and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy using DBT.
• Develop treatment plans and coordinate with Case Manager.
• Conduct weekly individual and family sessions.
• Complete clinical documentation in the required systems.

Skills

LCSW/LMFT/LPC license

Adolescent experience

Strong communication

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Residential Clinician

Litchfield, CT 06759

$68,000 - $72,000

35 hours per week Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Job Description:

The Clinician will provide individual and family therapy to all Community Diversion residents using Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Their primary responsibility is to maintain or re-establish family connections and address family conflict as appropriate; assess client and family needs, develop treatment plans, make appropriate connections to aftercare services in conjunction with the Case Manager, monitor progress, communicate closely with all members of treatment team, and deliver appropriate interventions as indicated by treatment plan. Coordinate home passes for child and family as treatment progresses and child moves towards discharge. Inform all aftercare referrals based on clinical findings.

• Work with the child’s treatment team to identify and priority needs and develop an individualized treatment plan as well as provide solution-focused interventions
• Plan and facilitate the monthly treatment team meeting (every 30 day review) virtual and/or in person
• Administer the Short-Term Assessment for Risk and Treatability: Adolescent Version (START: AV) to identify youth risk areas and protective factors that will guide treatment planning and goal setting
• Administer additional screenings and assessments for treatment planning purposes: Youth Screening Instrument (MAYSI), Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS) and Inventory of Callous and Unemotional Traits (ICU)
• Become trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and support learning skills, coaching, and mindfulness amongst milieu staff
• Implement additional services and/or identify additional needs of the adolescent ahead of discharge planning
• Conduct weekly individual and family sessions (in program and in youth’s community or at their home)
• Complete Behavior Chain Analysis (BCAs), support the Egregious Behavior Protocol (EBP) and offer mental health consultation to program staff
• Provide transportation as needed and appropriate (e.g., home family sessions, court hearings)
• Input all clinical documentation into the ECR as well data into CDCS within timelines outlined by CSSD

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Required
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field and an active Connecticut license as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPC. A provisional license is required; full licensure is preferred
  • Experience working with at-risk or court-involved adolescents
  • Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets the organization’s insurance and safety requirements. Travel in the community to conduct family sessions with a company provided vehicle is required
  • Strong verbal communication, documentation, and professional writing skills
  • Availability to participate in an on-call rotation, typically one week per month
  • Ability to successfully complete the organization’s required background check, consistent with applicable laws and organizational policy
• Preferred
  • Knowledge of strengths-based and trauma-informed programming

Schedule & Rate of Pay:

• Regular schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., including a one-hour lunch break (35 working hours per week)
• Flexibility: Occasional evening and/or weekend availability may be required for clinical sessions, to accommodate family schedules, or to respond to clinical emergencies
• Salary: $68,000–$72,000 per year, depending on licensure, education, skills, and qualifications
  • Provisional license: $68,000-$70,000
  • Fully licensed LCSW, LMFT, or LPC: $70,000-$72,000

CJR Benefits:

• Company vehicle will be provided
• Free daily nutritious meals will be provided each shift
• Low-cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plan Options
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
• Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and holiday time off)
• Annual Monetary Incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Discounts (Cell Phone, Computer)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
• 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance

About CJR:

A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs.At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!

CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.