Unlicensed Clinician - Extended Day Treatment

Starting annual salary: $54,000 and a $5,000 sign on bonus

Are you passionate about working with children and families? Become part of a multidisciplinary team in a group-based milieu setting to support children to thrive! Provide group, individual and family therapy to children ages 5 to 14 in a supportive treatment environment. Foster positive relationships with clients and families using a strength-based, trauma-informed approach. Conduct assessments, diagnostic formulations and engage children/families in the development of treatment plans. The Village offers ongoing professional development, including an innovative sports therapy model, clinical training and supervision to support success in this fulfilling role.

About Extended Day Treatment

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.

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 abuse treatment, and support services for children, families and adults in the Greater Hartford region.

Our staff are energetic, enthusiastic, mission-driven and open to learning. If youd like to grow your career in a diverse and supportive environment rich with learning opportunities, join us!

Job Summary

The Clinician will provide individual, group and family therapy; maintain contact with schools and other collateral providers; provide on-call clinical support to program; assist milieu staff in working with children in crisis; maintain clinical documentation according to licensing, accreditation, PNMI and Medicaid regulations as appropriate; attend and facilitate treatment meetings for clients; maintain insurance authorization on each client by conducting initial and monthly authorizations; conduct clinical in-service trainings for program staff.

Responsibilities

Provides direct services to children and their families which may include:

Client Clinical Oversight

• Discharge planning
• Outreach to agencys internal programs and other collateral agencies, including DCF, school systems to ensure consistent care coordination.
• Assessment and diagnosing
• Providing therapy- individual, family and group therapy
• Intake

Administrative

• Ensure adherence to organizational and program policies and procedures.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner
• Provide treatment in conjunction with multidisciplinary team
• Use data to inform client treatment intervention/direction
• Attend and facilitate clients treatment meetings

Clinical Leadership

• Assist on task force and agencys committees or initiatives
• Contribute to program and agencys functioning by proving guidance and direction to program staff
• Use supervision and trainings to ensure professional growth and needed skills in evidence based models of treatments
• Contribute to agency visibility and development of community linkages by representing the Village in community groups or committees.

Required Experience

Required Experience:

• Extensive experience working with culturally diverse urban populations, a wide age range, and a variety of clinical presentations.
• Strong diagnostic, assessment and treatment skills for individual, family and group therapy.
• Cultural competency to serve a diverse population
• Proficiency with word processing and general computer skills.
• Ability to function autonomously in day-to-day responsibilities; yet, seek consultation appropriately when needed.
• Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations. These responsibilities include but are not limited to, the ability to function safely in a therapeutic situation, including provision of services in client homes or host settings.
• Clinical degree in social work, psychology, or other licensed-eligible counseling degree
• Knowledge of mental health, child welfare systems, and community resources.
• Good organizational and communication skills.

Keyword: Clinician, Social Work, Non-Profit, Human Services, Mental Health