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The Village for Families and Children

Clinician - Extended Day Treatment Program $5,000 sign on !

The Village for Families and Children, Meriden, Connecticut, us, 06451

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The Village for Families and Children

Job Tracking ID:

Job Tracking ID: 512620-905518

Job Location:

Meriden, CT

Job Level:

Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years)

Level of Education:

Masters Degree

Job Type:

Full-Time/Regular

Years of Experience:

Years of Experience: Up to 2 Years

Starting Date:

Starting Date: ASAP

Salary:

Salary: 60,000.00

Work Hours:

Work Hours: 40

Job Description 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.

Salary: $60,000 annually

Sign on Bonus! $5,000!

Extended Day Treatment (EDT) is a therapeutically intensive program that supports children in developing and practicing social and coping skills that will help them to be more successful in their schools, homes and communities. During the 6-month program, children work on individualized goals and build skills in daily peer groups. They develop conflict resolution skills and learn to express their feelings in healthy, productive ways. Family involvement is critical. Families receive support in connecting with schools and the community to identify opportunities and build a foundation for success. Group, individual and family therapy, case management and medication management is also provided as needed.

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

Direct services may include, but not limited to:

Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments and engagement.

Determines DSM V Diagnosis in consultation with Supervisor and Medical Director or designated Psychiatrist, as needed.

Develops treatment plans and contracts for services.

Implements treatment plans, modifying it as appropriate during 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 programs 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 ascribes 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.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Experience and Skills 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

EXPEREINCE/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.

The Village offers a comprehensive flexible benefits package designed to aid in the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents.

https://thevillage.org/careers/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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