Clinician - Part Time - Child Outpatient Clinic at The Village for Families and Children in Hartford, Connecticut

Posted in Other 17 days ago.





Job Description:


The Village for Families and Children

Job Tracking ID: Job Tracking ID: 512620-888733
Job Location: Hartford, CT
Job Level: Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years)
Level of Education: Masters Degree
Job Type: Part-Time/Regular
Years of Experience: Years of Experience: 2 - 5 Years
Starting Date: Starting Date: ASAP
Salary: Salary: 54,000.00 to 69,200.00(0) USD


Job Description

We also welcome recent and December 2024 MSW graduates for Licensed eligible positions

Clinical Supervision toward Licensure!

Licensed eligible - $54,000 and $56,000 (bilingual) - **prorated depending upon hours

Licensed - $67,200 and $69,200 (bilingual) - **prorated depending upon hours

$2500 Sign on Bonus and Monthly incentives!

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 you’re joining an organization that’s just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides clinic and school based therapy to children and families presenting with a broad range of clinical diagnoses and presenting needs. Services provided include individual and family therapy, parent skills training, risk assessments and crisis management, trauma informed treatment, case management and advocacy. Participates in the development and implementation of treatment plans modifying as appropriate during the course of service. Services provided are in collaboration with DCF, schools, PCPs, and other community based providers as needed. 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/DCF, and best practice standards. Must maintain targets for client contact hours as determined by the department and must work toward/maintain applicable licensure status. Opportunities exist for training in evidence-based models and support is given for use of the model with identified clients and families.

The Clinician provides direct services to clients, in the office, school, or other identified setting to meet the unique needs of families served. Unlicensed clinicians are hired prior to obtaining their license to practice as mental health practitioners (i.e. psychology, social work, LMFT, LPC, LADC). Unlicensed clinicians will receive supervision by a licensed clinician and may be offered training opportunities. When eligible, all unlicensed clinicians are expected to obtain licensure in order to be considered for ongoing employment at The Village.

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 and Medical Director or designated Psychiatrist, 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
  2. Participates and presents in Peer Consultation and Quality Assurance Reviews.
  3. Fosters collaboration with other clinical and administrative staff to respond to client and programmatic needs, including the implementation of agency policies, procedures, and initiatives.
  4. Partners with other program or clinical staff to identify and develop approaches to address clients’ unmet needs or service gaps.
  5. Acquires and maintains the needed skills in evidenced based models that the agency/program ascribe to.
  6. Partners with Supervisor to identify and develop plans for professional growth.
  7. Contributes to program functioning by assuming responsibility for special tasks or leadership in special projects as appropriate.
  8. Contributes to agency organizational life by participating in agency wide task forces, committees or problem solving teams as appropriate.
  9. Contributes to agency visibility and development of community linkages by representing the Village in community groups or committees.
  10. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Experience and Skills

EDUCATION

Unlicensed:

  • MSW or equivalent required with a minimum of 3 years’ post graduate clinical experience preferred
  • Clinical degree in social work, psychology, or other licensed-eligible counseling degree
  • LMSW or equivalent required and licensed eligible

Licensed:

  • Master’s 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*)

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be able to function independently and be able to seek guidance when necessary
  • Strong diagnostic, assessment and treatment skills for individual, family and group therapy
  • Extensive experience working with culturally diverse urban populations, a wide age range, and a variety of clinical presentations; Cultural competency to serve a diverse population
  • Knowledge of behavioral health, child welfare systems, and community resources
  • Ability to write professional/clinical reports and correspondence
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
  • Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and web browsers effectively
  • Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV)
  • Good knowledge of a variety of therapeutic interventions and models emphasizing empirically validated interventions
  • Skill to maintain a professional, confidential work environment
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time in an efficient manner
  • Ability to relate to children and families in a positive manner
  • Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with children and families
  • Good organizational and communication skills
  • Bilingual/bicultural skills preferred

Job Benefits

As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your health and well-being is one of our highest priorities.

We offer eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive, flexible benefits.

https://thevillage.org/our-benefits/




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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