Trauma-Informed Clinician & Treatment Team Lead

Waterford-Country-School; Oakdale (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited Telework Capability

Job summary

Waterford-Country-School is seeking a Master’s level clinician to provide trauma-informed individual, family, and group therapy for residents in the STTAR program. The role includes admissions processing, discharge planning, and collaboration with families and DCF staff.

You will maintain clinical records, manage crisis situations, and contribute to team training and development within a supportive residential setting in Connecticut.

Qualifications

• Master’s level clinician with active license in CT or comparable state.
• Eligible for LMSW/LMFT-A or LCSW licensure with independent practice rights.
• Ability to coordinate complex admissions, assessments, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical interviews within 24 hours of admission with standardized assessments.
• Coordinate discharge planning with families and DCF social workers.
• Provide trauma-informed individual, group, and family therapy to residents.
• Maintain clinical files with progress notes and crisis management when needed.
• Participate in team meetings and discharge summaries for STTAR residents.

Skills

Initiative

Empathy

Self-Reflection & Growth

Time Management

Conflict Resolution

De-escalation Techniques

Effective Communication

Organization Skills

Supervisory Skills

Education

Master’s Level Clinician with LMSW/LMFT-A or LCSW Licenses

License: LMSW/LMFT-A/LPC-A or LCSW/LMFT/LPC

Job description

Waterford-Country-School is seeking a Master’s level clinician to provide trauma-informed individual, family, and group therapy for residents in the STTAR program. The role includes admissions processing, discharge planning, and collaboration with families and DCF staff.

You will maintain clinical records, manage crisis situations, and contribute to team training and development within a supportive residential setting in Connecticut.