Residential STTAR Home Therapist

The Bridge Family Center; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Plans

403(b) with match

Vacation - 19 days to start

Sick time

Personal time

8 paid holidays

Job summary

The Bridge Family Center in West Hartford, CT seeks a Residential STTAR Home Therapist to deliver individual, group, and family therapy for adolescent females in DCF Care. The role includes case management oversight, clinical supervision, and program-wide responsibilities in the STTAR unit.

You will supervise residential staff, assist in admissions decisions, and coordinate in-house groups while maintaining detailed documentation and discharge summaries.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree and licensure as LMSW/LMFT-A/LPC-A required.
• Clinical licensure preferred (LCSW/LMFT/LPC).
• Experience working with youths and their families, preferably in a residential setting.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor treatment plans for residents and families.
• Provide individual, group and family therapy.
• Coordinate program activities and supervise residential staff.
• Participate in 24-hour on-call rotation.

Skills

Counseling

Supervision

Case management

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

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Residential STTAR Home Therapist

Full Time West Hartford, West Hartford, CT, US

28 days ago Requisition ID: 1214

Salary Range: $60,000.00 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.