Moses/Weitzman Health System
Early Childhood Clinician - Child and Family Therapy Program
Moses/Weitzman Health System, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
Early Childhood Clinician - Child and Family Therapy Program
Working under the supervision of the Project Director: SAMHSA IEMHC Early Childhood Therapeutic Partnership Initiative, with support and additional learning opportunities provided by CGC's multi-disciplinary team of professionals, the Early Childhood Clinician will provide both mental health consultation services to teachers and psychotherapy to children and families served by CGC.
Role and Responsibilities
Conduct mental health consultation in early childhood educational settings, including reflective consultation groups
Conduct comprehensive, strength- and need-based child and family assessments, diagnoses and clinical formulations
Develop detailed care plans, responsive to the priorities of the family needs and strengths identified in the assessment
Engage families in individualized psychotherapeutic and psycho-educational parent and child interventions
Participate in reflective supervision provided by the Director of Early Childhood Services
Utilize the agency's electronic health record (EHR) system to ensure proper and timely completion of clinical documentation, program statistics, and outcome data, in compliance with all applicable agency, program, and government requirements and best practice standards
Actively participate in CGC's exciting array of in-service training and staff development activities
Other related activities as needed
Qualifications
Ph.D., Psy.D., M.S.W., Masters in Counseling, MFT, or other license track mental health profession required
Licensed in a mental health profession in Connecticut, or eligible to immediately become licensed required
Minimum 1 year experience providing mental health diagnostic and treatment services to children (birth to 5 years) and families
Familiarity with reliable research findings and promising practices in early childhood development; developmental, emotional and behavioral disorders; effects of trauma and environmental stressors on brain development; attachment theory; mental health consultation and other topics relevant to work with a preschool population
Experience providing mental health consultation in early childhood care and educational settings
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of normal child development and grounding in at least one relevant orientation to treatment (e.g. psychodynamic, trauma informed, family systems, etc.)
Experience working with patients from culturally diverse backgrounds, and the ability to demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity required
Verbal and written English fluency required; candidates with fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or another language widely spoken in our community a strong asset
Computer skills required; familiarity with EHR systems a plus
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Hours will vary; our schedules range Monday-Friday from 7am-7pm and Saturdays.
Minimal physical effort. Must be able to operate computer and telephone continuously.
Regular regional travel as necessary.
Organization Information Location: CGC - Stamford West Broad
City: Stamford
State: Connecticut
Time Type: Full time
MWHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Role and Responsibilities
Conduct mental health consultation in early childhood educational settings, including reflective consultation groups
Conduct comprehensive, strength- and need-based child and family assessments, diagnoses and clinical formulations
Develop detailed care plans, responsive to the priorities of the family needs and strengths identified in the assessment
Engage families in individualized psychotherapeutic and psycho-educational parent and child interventions
Participate in reflective supervision provided by the Director of Early Childhood Services
Utilize the agency's electronic health record (EHR) system to ensure proper and timely completion of clinical documentation, program statistics, and outcome data, in compliance with all applicable agency, program, and government requirements and best practice standards
Actively participate in CGC's exciting array of in-service training and staff development activities
Other related activities as needed
Qualifications
Ph.D., Psy.D., M.S.W., Masters in Counseling, MFT, or other license track mental health profession required
Licensed in a mental health profession in Connecticut, or eligible to immediately become licensed required
Minimum 1 year experience providing mental health diagnostic and treatment services to children (birth to 5 years) and families
Familiarity with reliable research findings and promising practices in early childhood development; developmental, emotional and behavioral disorders; effects of trauma and environmental stressors on brain development; attachment theory; mental health consultation and other topics relevant to work with a preschool population
Experience providing mental health consultation in early childhood care and educational settings
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of normal child development and grounding in at least one relevant orientation to treatment (e.g. psychodynamic, trauma informed, family systems, etc.)
Experience working with patients from culturally diverse backgrounds, and the ability to demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity required
Verbal and written English fluency required; candidates with fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or another language widely spoken in our community a strong asset
Computer skills required; familiarity with EHR systems a plus
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Hours will vary; our schedules range Monday-Friday from 7am-7pm and Saturdays.
Minimal physical effort. Must be able to operate computer and telephone continuously.
Regular regional travel as necessary.
Organization Information Location: CGC - Stamford West Broad
City: Stamford
State: Connecticut
Time Type: Full time
MWHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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