The Village for Families & Children
In Home Early Childhood Clinician
The Village for Families & Children, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
About The Village
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 six 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.
Learn more at
thevillage.org/careers .
Annual Salary and Incentives Annual Salary starts at $54,000 for licensed eligible clinicians, $67,200 for licensed clinicians.
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus! We also invite December 2025 MSW graduates to apply!
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Program
Clinical Supervision toward Licensure
Program Summary Provides intensive home‑based services to children at risk for psychiatric hospitalization. Services include individual and family therapy, parenting skills training, around‑the‑clock crisis support, extensive case management, and advocacy. Operates from a team approach and consists of a Clinician and Mental Health Counselor, both of whom participate in sessions and treatment meetings. The team is responsible for attending Rounds and group supervision weekly and maintaining clinical documentation according to licensing, accreditation, Medicaid, and Yale requirements. The purpose of services is to stabilize the child in the home and transition to traditional outpatient services, improve family functioning, and connect the child with the community in a positive way. Consultation and coordination care with psychiatric providers is expected when appropriate. Must maintain productivity targets determined by Service and remain current on all model training requirements.
Job Summary 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 to be considered for ongoing employment at The Village.
Key Responsibilities
Direct services may include, but not limited to:
Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and engagement.
Determine DSM V diagnosis in consultation with Supervisor and Medical Director or designated Psychiatrist, as needed.
Develop treatment plans and contracts for services.
Implement treatment plans, modifying them as appropriate during treatment.
Discharge planning, including linkages to community support services.
Provide case management services.
Complete clinical documentation required by agency and program policies, HIPAA regulations, and funding sources.
Maintain productivity targets determined by service.
Participate and present in Peer Consultation and Quality Assurance Reviews.
Foster collaboration with other clinical and administrative staff to respond to client and programmatic needs, including implementation of agency policies, procedures, and initiatives.
Partner with other programs or clinical staff to identify and develop approaches to address clients’ unmet needs or service gaps.
Acquire and maintain skills in evidence‑based models that the agency/program ascribes to.
Partner with Supervisor to identify and develop plans for professional growth.
Contribute to program functioning by assuming responsibility for special tasks or leadership in special projects, as appropriate.
Participate in agency‑wide task forces, committees, or problem‑solving teams, as appropriate.
Represent the Village in community groups or committees to promote agency visibility and develop community linkages.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Education
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.
Experience
Must be able to function independently and 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 author professional/clinical reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and web browsers.
Knowledge of DSM IV and DSM V.
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 efficiently.
Ability to relate to children and families positively.
Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with children and families.
Good organizational and communication skills.
Bilingual/bicultural skills preferred.
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.
Learn more at
thevillage.org/our-benefits .
Keywords: early childhood, family counseling, mental health, behavioral health, case management.
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Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six 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.
Learn more at
thevillage.org/careers .
Annual Salary and Incentives Annual Salary starts at $54,000 for licensed eligible clinicians, $67,200 for licensed clinicians.
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus! We also invite December 2025 MSW graduates to apply!
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Program
Clinical Supervision toward Licensure
Program Summary Provides intensive home‑based services to children at risk for psychiatric hospitalization. Services include individual and family therapy, parenting skills training, around‑the‑clock crisis support, extensive case management, and advocacy. Operates from a team approach and consists of a Clinician and Mental Health Counselor, both of whom participate in sessions and treatment meetings. The team is responsible for attending Rounds and group supervision weekly and maintaining clinical documentation according to licensing, accreditation, Medicaid, and Yale requirements. The purpose of services is to stabilize the child in the home and transition to traditional outpatient services, improve family functioning, and connect the child with the community in a positive way. Consultation and coordination care with psychiatric providers is expected when appropriate. Must maintain productivity targets determined by Service and remain current on all model training requirements.
Job Summary 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 to be considered for ongoing employment at The Village.
Key Responsibilities
Direct services may include, but not limited to:
Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and engagement.
Determine DSM V diagnosis in consultation with Supervisor and Medical Director or designated Psychiatrist, as needed.
Develop treatment plans and contracts for services.
Implement treatment plans, modifying them as appropriate during treatment.
Discharge planning, including linkages to community support services.
Provide case management services.
Complete clinical documentation required by agency and program policies, HIPAA regulations, and funding sources.
Maintain productivity targets determined by service.
Participate and present in Peer Consultation and Quality Assurance Reviews.
Foster collaboration with other clinical and administrative staff to respond to client and programmatic needs, including implementation of agency policies, procedures, and initiatives.
Partner with other programs or clinical staff to identify and develop approaches to address clients’ unmet needs or service gaps.
Acquire and maintain skills in evidence‑based models that the agency/program ascribes to.
Partner with Supervisor to identify and develop plans for professional growth.
Contribute to program functioning by assuming responsibility for special tasks or leadership in special projects, as appropriate.
Participate in agency‑wide task forces, committees, or problem‑solving teams, as appropriate.
Represent the Village in community groups or committees to promote agency visibility and develop community linkages.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Education
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.
Experience
Must be able to function independently and 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 author professional/clinical reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and web browsers.
Knowledge of DSM IV and DSM V.
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 efficiently.
Ability to relate to children and families positively.
Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with children and families.
Good organizational and communication skills.
Bilingual/bicultural skills preferred.
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.
Learn more at
thevillage.org/our-benefits .
Keywords: early childhood, family counseling, mental health, behavioral health, case management.
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