Bilingual Clinician IICaps

The Youth Counselor • Hartford, CT, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2w ago

Job Level: Entry Level (less than 2 years)
Level of Education: Masters Degree
Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
Date Updated: 09/17/2024
Years of Experience: Up to 2 Years
Starting Date: 05/17/2024

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 five 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.

Licensed Eligible: $56,000 - $70,000 per year plus

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Monthly performance based incentive!

Provides intensive home-based services to children at risk for psychiatric hospitalization. Services provided include individual and family therapy, parenting skills training, around the clock crisis support, extensive case management, and advocacy. IICAPS operates from a team approach and consists of a Clinician and Mental Health Counselor, both of whom participate in sessions and treatment meetings. Participates in implementation of treatment plan, modifying as appropriate during service; Services provided are in collaboration with DCF, schools, and other community-based providers. 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. There is expected consultation and coordination care with Psychiatric providers if appropriate. Must maintain productivity targets determined by Service and remain current on all model training requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct services may include, but are 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 it as appropriate during treatment.
Discharge planning, which may include 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 the 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 the needed skills in evidenced 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.
Contribute to agency organizational life by participating in agency wide task forces, committees, or problem-solving teams as appropriate.
Contribute 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’ 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 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 of an 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.

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 about our benefits.

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