Job Tracking ID: Job Tracking ID: 512620-889325 Job Location: Hartford, CT Job Level: Job Level: Entry Level (less than 2 years) Level of Education: Masters Degree Job Type: Full-Time/Regular Years of Experience: Years of Experience: 2 - 5 Years Starting Date: Starting Date: ASAP Salary: Salary: 67,200
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 five 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.
The Licensed Clinician is responsible for coordinating all aspects of clinical treatment for assigned clients. Engages with clients firsthand. May provide individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy and crisis intervention. The Clinician renders diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families; Maintains contact with and consults with relevant collaborative parties. Participates as full member of the clinical team and the program and is responsible for maintaining client records.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct services may include, but not limited to:
Conducts (comprehensive) clinical assessments and engagement
Determines DSM V Diagnosis in consultation with supervisor, Medical Director, Psychiatrist, medical provider or designee as needed.
Develops treatment plans and contracts for services
Implements treatment plans, modifying it as appropriate during the course of treatment.
Discharge planning, which may include linkages to community support services
Provides case management services
Completes clinical documentation required by agency and program policies, HIPAA regulations, and funding sources
Maintains productivity targets determined by service
Participates and presents in Peer Consultation and Quality Assurance Reviews.
Fosters collaboration with other clinical and administrative staff to respond to client and programmatic needs, including the implementation of agency policies, procedures, and initiatives.
Partners with other program or clinical staff to identify and develop approaches to address clients’ unmet needs or service gaps.
Acquires and maintains the needed skills in evidenced based models that the agency/program ascribe to.
Partners with Supervisor to identify and develop plans for professional growth.
Contributes to program functioning by assuming responsibility for special tasks or leadership in special projects as appropriate.
Contributes to agency organizational life by participating in agency wide task forces, committees or problem-solving teams as appropriate.
Contributes to agency visibility and development of community linkages by representing the Village in community groups or committees.
Experience and Skills
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
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*).
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 consultation 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.
