Senior Family Counselor — Home-Based Impact & Growth

Wheeler Clinic; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 64,747,200 - 68,880,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

403(b) Plan

Education reimbursement

Supervision towards licensure

Licensure reimbursement

Vacation days

Sick days

Personal days

Floating holidays

Paid company holidays

EAP access

Job summary

Wheeler Clinic in Hartford, CT is seeking a Senior Counselor to provide comprehensive, short‑term, home‑based services to families involved with DCF. You will support safety, stability and functioning, and collaborate with schools, DCF, and community providers to prevent out‑of‑home placement.

This full‑time role offers a $4,000 sign‑on bonus (half on hire, half after one year) and an hourly rate of $23.08, along with comprehensive benefits and licensure‑related development opportunities.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or related field is required.
• Experience with clients with mental health or co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; valid driver’s license required.
• Safely operates vehicle in the community as program needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement case management plans and coordinate care for each client/family.
• Provide frontline crisis support by phone, in-home, or in the community as needed.
• Deliver individual, family, and group counseling with appropriate supervision.
• Maintain documentation and reporting for Medicaid, licensing, and agency requirements.
• Support safety planning and crisis intervention with supervisory guidance.
• Transport clients to appointments and linkages as appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal/external providers and family supports to achieve treatment goals.

Skills

Psychoeducation

Parenting support

Case management

Community resources linkage

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

BA/BS in psychology or related field

Job description

Wheeler Clinic in Hartford, CT is seeking a Senior Counselor to provide comprehensive, short‑term, home‑based services to families involved with DCF. You will support safety, stability and functioning, and collaborate with schools, DCF, and community providers to prevent out‑of‑home placement.

This full‑time role offers a $4,000 sign‑on bonus (half on hire, half after one year) and an hourly rate of $23.08, along with comprehensive benefits and licensure‑related development opportunities.