Clinician-Child First

POSITION SUMMARY Wheeler Clinic’s Child First program is seeking an Early Childhood Clinician to visit with children, birth to age 5, and their caregivers in the family’s home.  The Clinician, teams with a Care Coordinator to help heal and protect children and their caregivers from the effects of trauma, and chronic stress. The team strengthens caregiver-child relationships, supports caregivers to understand the meaning of their child’s behavior, and connects families to community supports.  The Clinician uses trauma-informed Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), a relationship-based caregiver-child treatment.  The intervention focuses on enhancing the caregiver’s capacity to provide sensitive, age-appropriate care and protection, promoting security and mutual joy in caregiver-child relationships.   We engage with children in a way they know how to communicate, through play. The Early Childhood Clinician will receive thorough training in the evidence-based Child First model, child development, and CPP.  Supervisors provide regular reflective supervision,  and support your work-life balance. $3,000 Sign-on bonus available! $1,500 at start and $1,500 awarded at one year of service.     Salary $60,000   EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work or related license eligible field or a doctoral degree in Psychology is required. 3 years of experience working in a therapeutic capacity with young children, including ages birth to five, and their families is preferred.   Licensure Requirements for Clinical Positions Credential(s) Required: LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMFTA, LPC, LPCA or licensed or license eligible psychologist required.   LOCATION Bristol is the office location. May have to travel to New Britain, CT or surrounding towns that are in the catchment area    SCHEDULE Full time   EMPLOYEE BENEFITS At Wheeler, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Here's how we invest in you:   Nurture Your Health: Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health Secure Your Future: Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company Fuel Your Career Growth: Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program Access training and development opportunities, including supervision towards licensure Get reimbursed for licensure/certification expenses Maintain Work-Life Harmony: Recharge with generous paid time off, including: 15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge 8 sick days per year for your well-being 2 personal days per year for your personal needs 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)     ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides intensive, home-based integrated prevention and intervention with children and their families using trauma informed, relationally based, parent-child psychotherapy and other modalities in accordance with project replication standards.   Maintains knowledge of early childhood development and disability; emotional/behavioral health; parent-child relationships and attachment theory; effects of environmental risks on early childhood brain development; and family dynamics. Knowledge and experience working with adults with mental health and cognitive challenges.   Conducts program specific screening and evaluation, and formulate diagnosis in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM).  Develops and documents clear, clinical formulations and treatment plans that are individualized and measurable, and developed in collaboration with the client/family, and others as relevant.   Demonstrates knowledge of psychopathology and other behavioral health concerns and primary modalities of psychotherapeutic intervention.  Triages clinical emergencies and implements program specific safety and consultation protocols.  Utilizes best practices and evidence based practice models where appropriate and adheres to Child First model and program expectations.   Works in the home in partnership with the Early Childhood Parent Educator/ Care Coordinator.   Develops family-driven service and treatment plans, in partnership with the family and identified service providers within the context of a culturally sensitive approach.   Maintains all appropriate documentation and data systems relating to service delivery for clinical accountability.    Participates in community collaborative meetings, conferences and trainings when appropriate.    Communicates in a positive, effective manner with all clinical and administrative service providers and seeks consultation from others when appropriate.   Works under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director/Program Manager.   Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of families.    Demonstrates excellent oral, written, and computer skills.   Adheres to all agency and department policies and procedures (e.g., confidentiality, reports child abuse, safety & infection control) and displays excellent work habits (e.g., provides excellent service, attendance and promptness at work and meetings, timeliness in completing work).   Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.

Salary : $1,500 - $60,000