What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multi Systemic Therapy - Building Stronger Families (MST-BSF) Team Leader position at Protouch Staffing?
Position Title: IPV-FAIR Team Leader
Program: Intimate Partner Violence-Family Assessment and Intervention Service
General Statement of Responsibilities:
The IPV-FAIR Leader is responsible for direct services with adult care givers and their children who have been referred by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) for issues related to intimate partner violence.
Examples of Responsibilities:
To provide comprehensive evaluations, treatment plans and treatment of adolescents and their families. This includes evaluation/assessment; home and community-based services; outreach; case and care management; and family therapies.
To develop/implement treatment plans that may include psychotherapy and clinically required support services including but not limited to translation, transportation (Only as per agency policy) advocacy and linkage to other needed services.
To provide community-based outreach and treatment services as defined by the treatment plan and/or client need, in a variety of settings including but not limited to: agency offices sites, client homes, schools, shelters, police stations, etc.
Leads weekly clinical team meetings.
Maintain contact and provide follow-up with families requiring this service. This will include daily home visits and home-based therapies.
Qualifications/ Requirements:
Commitment to the IPV-FAIR model.
Graduate degree in human services or related field and at least 2 years working with children and families exposed to IPV (Ph.D. or Master's degree in clinical or counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related subject area)
Ability to work with diverse individuals.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain client and employee confidentiality.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Valid CT driver's license, reliable transportation and valid auto insurance.
Valid CT License in Clinical field issued by the DPH. (Licensed Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC)
Familiarity with Word, e-mail and Internet. Familiarity with Excel preferred.
No history of DUI violations.
Typical Working Conditions:
Requires working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Work is performed in an office environment, the community and client homes.
Requires extensive travel to client homes and throughout the community.
Involves exposure to tobacco smoke, domestic animals, household pests, and other conditions common to domestic environments.
Frequent contact with staff and non-staff (e.g., client families, referents, staff from other community agencies).
For more information, contact Mario: (469) 200-4628 or email to mario.green@protouchstaffing.com
