Youth & Family Behavioral Health Clinician

CJR; Deep River (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Medical Insurance

Medical, Dental and Vision after 30d

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Job summary

CJR is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to provide crisis-oriented, individual and family therapy while youth await placement with a community provider. The clinician collaborates with internal and external teams to ensure coordinated care in New London or Meriden, CT.

Position is full-time (35 hours/week) with weekday schedules and a $60,000 annual salary. Licensed clinicians with 2+ years of experience and Juvenile Justice exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed clinician with at least 2 years of experience in the field.
• Experience in Juvenile Justice settings or youth services.
• Understanding of risk-needs-responsivity principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Commitment to client confidentiality and ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake, screening, and assessment to gather key information.
• Administer standardized screening tools and collect data as defined.
• Document client information in line with agency policy.
• Collaborate with youth, family, and staff to understand risks and needs.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and providers.
• Focus on client needs and deliver service within program parameters.
• Respect cultural diversity and work professionally with all individuals.
• Foster teamwork and participate in goal setting and problem solving.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.

Skills

Licensure: LCSW/LPC/LMFT

Juvenile Justice Experience

Risk-Needs-Responsivity

Communication Proficiency

Collaboration Skills

Professional Written & Verbal Comm.

Job description

CJR is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to provide crisis-oriented, individual and family therapy while youth await placement with a community provider. The clinician collaborates with internal and external teams to ensure coordinated care in New London or Meriden, CT.

Position is full-time (35 hours/week) with weekday schedules and a $60,000 annual salary. Licensed clinicians with 2+ years of experience and Juvenile Justice exposure are preferred.