Residential STTAR Home Therapist

The Bridge Family Center; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Employer paid life insurance

Flexible Spending Plans

403(b) with match

19 days vacation to start

paid sick time

personal time

8 paid holidays

Job summary

The Bridge Family Center is seeking a Residential STTAR Home Therapist to join its West Hartford team. You will provide individual, group and family therapy for adolescent females in DCF care, under supervision of the STTAR program director, with clinical oversight when needed.

The position emphasizes collaboration with staff, families, and community partners, overseeing case management, and delivering supervision for residential staff in a non-profit setting.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree and licensure as LMSW, LMFT-A, or LPC required; clinical licensure preferred (LCSW/LMFT/LPC).
• Experience with youths and families, preferably in residential settings; strong communication and record-keeping.
• Supervisory experience and cultural sensitivity; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group and family therapy as part of treatment.
• Monitor all aspects of case management including goals, assessments, medical care, transportation, and family involvement.
• Collaborate with STTAR Program Director, Residential Management, and DCF representatives on admissions.
• Provide clinical supervision for residential staff and participate in in-service trainings.
• Attend STTAR staff and treatment plan meetings; participate in 24-hour on-call rotation.

Skills

Counseling skills

Supervisory experience

Time management

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master's degree in social work (MSW) or equivalent licensure

Job description

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Residential STTAR Home Therapist

Full Time West Hartford, CT, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1222

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

The Bridge Family Center is seeking a Therapist (Clinical Coordinator) for its West Hartford STTAR Home, serving adolescent females in DCF Care. This person will be responsible for individual, group and family treatment as well as monitoring all aspects of case management and clinical services related to the STTAR. Provides clinical supervision for program staff and overall program supervision in the absence of the Program Director (with close support from the Director of Residential Services). The Bridge Family Center offers competitive pay and great benefits, including:

• Medical/Vision
• Dental
• Employer paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Plans
• 403(b) with match
• 19 days of vacation to start (increasing annually for the first 5 years)
• paid sick time
• personal time
• 8paid holidays

As a non-profit organization, we are also eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical support

• 1. Works closely with staff team, residents and their families to facilitate treatment planning.
• 2. Monitors all aspects of case management including, treatment goals, assessments, medical care, transportation, and family involvement.
• 3. Works closely with STTAR Program Director, Residential Management, and DCF representatives with regard to admissions.
• 4. Provides clinical support for residents and their families.
• 5. Responsible for individual, group and family treatment.

Administrative Duties.

• 1. Provides clinical supervision for residential staff.
• 2. Coordinates in service training programs.
• 3. Aides Program Director in data compilation.
• 4. Recruits, trains and supervises student interns.
• 5. Attends all STTAR staff and treatment plan meetings.
• 6. Participates in 24 hour on call rotation coverage.
• 7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Program Management.

• 1. Monitors and evaluates STTAR treatment model.
• 2. Coordinates all in house groups.
• 3. Documents all pertinent data.
• 4. Writes discharge summaries.

Qualifications.

Master's Degree and licensure as an LMSW, LMFT-A, or LPC-A required. Clinical licensure preferred (LCSW, LMFT, or LPC). Must have experience working with youths and their families, preferably in a residential setting, as well as good communication and record-keeping skills, supervisory experience, and must be culturally sensitive. Must also have a valid driver’s license.

Skills.

Demonstrate excellent individual, family and group counseling skills. Ability to interface with large social service agencies. Excellent time management and supervisory skills.