Autism Spectrum ABA Clinician (UL) Enhanced Care Clinic
- Job Level: Entry Level (less than 2 years)
- Level of Education: Masters Degree
- Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
- Date Updated: 08/27/2024
- Years of Experience: 2 - 5 Years
- Starting Date: ASAP
- Work Hours: Full time 40 hours
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 four 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.
Provides clinic and school-based therapy to children and families presenting with a broad range of clinical diagnoses and presenting needs. Services provided include individual and family therapy, parent skills training, risk assessments and crisis management, trauma-informed treatment, case management and advocacy. Participates in the development and implementation of treatment plans modifying as appropriate during the course of service. Services provided are in collaboration with DCF, schools, PCPs, and other community-based providers as needed. Clinicians are responsible for attending weekly individual supervision and group supervision, clinical rounds, and other department meetings. Participates as a full member of the multidisciplinary clinical team. Responsible for maintaining clinical documentation according to licensing, accreditation, Medicaid/DCF, and best practice standards. Must maintain targets for client contact hours as determined by the department and must work toward/maintain applicable licensure status. Opportunities exist for training in evidence-based models and support is given for use of the model with identified clients and families.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Direct services may include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and engagement
- Determining DSM V Diagnosis in consultation with Supervisor and Medical Director or designated Psychiatrist, as needed
- Developing treatment plans and contracts for services
- Implementing treatment plans, modifying them as appropriate during the course of treatment
- Discharge planning, which may include linkages to community support services
- Providing case management services
- Completing clinical documentation required by agency and program policies, HIPAA regulations, and funding sources
- Maintaining productivity targets determined by service
- Participating and presenting in Peer Consultation and Quality Assurance Reviews
- Fostering collaboration with other clinical and administrative staff to respond to client and programmatic needs, including the implementation of agency policies, procedures, and initiatives
- Partnering with other program or clinical staff to identify and develop approaches to address clients’ unmet needs or service gaps
- Acquiring and maintaining the needed skills in evidence-based models that the agency/program ascribe to
- Partnering with Supervisor to identify and develop plans for professional growth
- Contributing to program functioning by assuming responsibility for special tasks or leadership in special projects as appropriate
- Contributing to agency organizational life by participating in agency-wide task forces, committees or problem-solving teams as appropriate
- Contributing to agency visibility and development of community linkages by representing the Village in community groups or committees
Experience and Skills
EDUCATION
- MSW or equivalent required with a minimum of 3 years’ postgraduate 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 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 mental 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 the organization
- 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
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