Family Therapist - Eagle House (LCSW, LPC, LMSW)

Company: The Village for Families and Children
Location: Hartford
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description: Are you excited about working with children and families affected by trauma to help them make real and meaningful change in their lives? Can you build supportive relationships with children and think therapeutically about their behavior and appropriate interventions? Are you strengths-based and solution-focused? Join our Eagle House psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) to create individualized treatment plans for children and families as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. JOB SUMMARY: The clinician will provide individual, group, family therapy and in-home therapy; Maintain contact with schools and other collateral providers; Provide on-call clinical support to program; Provide clinical leadership and assistance to 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 Intake Assessment and diagnosing Providing therapy- individual, family and group therapy and in home visits. Discharge planning Outreach to agencys internal programs and other collateral agencies, including DCF, school systems to ensure consistent care coordination. Administrative Ensure adherence to organizational and program policies and procedures. Provide treatment in conjunction with multidisciplinary team Complete all documentation in a timely manner Attend and facilitate clients treatment meetings Use data to inform client treatment intervention/direction Clinical Leadership Contribute to program and agencys functioning by proving guidance and direction to program staff Assist on task force and agencys committees or initiatives 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. Other duties as assigned. Experience and Skills: Master Clinical degree in social work, psychology, or other licensed-eligible counseling degree. Must have a clean and valid drivers license. MDFT perferred. In Home experience desirable. Strong diagnostic, assessment and treatment skills for individual, family and group therapy. Knowledge of mental health, child welfare systems, and community resources. Good organizational and communication skills. Ability to function autonomously in day-to-day responsibilities; yet, seek consultation appropriately when needed. Extensive experience working with culturally diverse urban populations, a wide age range, and a variety of clinical presentations. Proficiency with word processing and general computer skills. Cultural competency to serve a diverse population 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. 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 Benefits: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS The Village offers a comprehensive flexible benefits package designed to aid in the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents, including: Good Health Aetna Medical and Prescription Coverage Health Savings Account (HSA), with employer contribution of up to $1,000 per year Dental and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Annual on-site flu clinics Secured Future Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance Employer paid Dependent Life Insurance Employer paid Long-Term Disability Insurance Employer Paid Business Travel Insurance Retirement 403(b) Plan with Employer Contribution and Match Advancement in your Career Annual Professional License Reimbursement Clinical Supervision toward Licensure Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Student Loan Forgiveness Program National Health Service Corp (NHSC) Tuition Reimbursement Work/Life Balance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid and confidential counseling services Paid Holidays Paid time off; including 15 days of vacation, 12 days of sick and bereavement leave

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