Bilingual Clinician

Description

Be part of a team that is making a difference in the lives of families! 

Exciting clinical opportunity to work within a cutting-edge treatment program adapting Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) to treat families impacted by parental substance use.  Clinicians are trained in multiple evidence-based treatment modalities to address parental substance misuse, positive parenting practices, both adult and child experiences of trauma and other behavioral health concerns, within a comprehensive wraparound treatment model that works with all family members to promote current safety and well-being while also helping the family to heal.  Extensive training and supervision; excellent team collaboration. 

Responsibilities:

• The Clinician will provide Intensive In-Home Therapy Services as delineated in therapy standards, including crisis intervention, counseling, skill-building, concrete services, and advocacy. 
• Conduct assessment including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and developing an analysis of the fit of problem behaviors within the ecological context
• Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement
• Implement a problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, outcome review and strategy revision procedure 
• Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrate compliance with the principles and the analytic process
• Collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure their buy-in and cooperation throughout the treatment
• Provide direct clinical treatment 
• Build a relationship with community stakeholders (i.e., child protection services, Guardians ad Litem, judges, schools, etc.) to ensure cooperation among service providers
• Communicates in a positive, effective manner with client, family, and all internal and external providers 
• Provides service in the office and/or community settings outside of the office (e.g., homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, and other community locations) as defined by the program. 

Qualifications

Education and experience/qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work or a related license-eligible field or a doctoral degree in Psychology is required. 
• Evidence of strong family therapy skills and experience working with high-risk families is required.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain client confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license and a vehicle in good working condition. (We reimburse mileage for all business-related miles.)
• Ability to read, write interpret in Spanish. 

Licensure Requirements:

• Must hold one of the following credentials: LMSW, LCSW, LMFTA, LMFT, LPCA, LPC or licensed or license-eligible psychologist in Connecticut.

Hours, Compensation & Benefits:

• 40 hours per week; M-F, however, some flexibility with hours
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance and paid time off package
• Professional Development and training opportunities, including supervision towards licensure
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Mileage reimbursement provided for agency-related travel
• Diverse Culture
• Referral Program
• Salaried position plus a $3000 sign-on bonus

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Salary : $62,000 - $71,000