The Village for Families and Children

Job Tracking ID:Job Tracking ID: 512620-836459 Job Location:Hartford, CT Job Level:Job Level: Any Level of Education:Masters Degree Job Type:Full-Time/Regular Years of Experience:Years of Experience: Any Starting Date:Starting Date: ASAP Salary:Salary: 67,200 Work Hours:Work Hours: Full time 40 hours

Job Description

Our Mission:

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for four consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure youre joining an organization thats just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.

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Starting annual salary $67,200

$5,000 sign on bonus!

Adult Services Community Based Clinician

Provides community-based treatment for adults with serious behavioral health issues. Works closely with case managers and recovery support specialists to provide services in a trauma-informed and relational manner with an emphasis of helping the client live successfully in the community. Services (assessment, engagement, individual, group, and family therapy, crisis management, case management, and advocacy) provided in the environment most supportive to the client (home, community, clinic, etc). Excellent collaboration with community providers required. Participates in the development and implementation of treatment plans modifying as appropriate during the course of service. Clinicians are responsible for attending weekly individual supervision and group supervision, clinical rounds, and other department meetings. Participates as full member of the multidisciplinary clinical team. Is responsible for maintaining clinical documentation according to licensing, accreditation, Medicaid, and best practice standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Direct services may include, but not limited to:
   1. Conducts (comprehensive) clinical assessments and engagement
   2. Determines DSM V Diagnosis in consultation with supervisor, Medical Director, Psychiatrist, medical provider or designee as needed.
   3. Develops treatment plans and contracts for services
   4. Implements treatment plans, modifying it as appropriate during the course of treatment.
   5. Discharge planning, which may include linkages to community support services
   6. Provides case management services
   7. Completes clinical documentation required by agency and program policies, HIPAA regulations, and funding sources
   8. Maintains productivity targets determined by service

Experience and Skills

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in social work, psychology, or other licensed counseling degree.
• State of CT license required (i.e. LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist)
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience postgraduate in an outpatient setting (depending on program*).
• Bilingual/bicultural skills preferred.
• Cultural competency to serve a diverse population.
• Strong diagnostic, assessment and treatment skills for individual, family and group therapy.
• Extensive experience working with culturally diverse populations, a wide age range, and a variety of clinical presentations.
• Knowledge of mental health, child welfare systems, and community resources.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to function autonomously in day-to-day responsibilities; yet seek cons ltation appropriately when needed.
• Proficiency with word processing and general computer skills.

The Village for Families and Children is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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