Unlicensed Clinician - Per Diem - Manchester
* Job Level: Entry Level (less than 2 years)
* Level of Education: Masters Degree
* Date Updated: 02/12/2025
* Years of Experience: Up to 2 Years
* Starting Date: 02/10/2025
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 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.
Starting salary: $28.84 per hour
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. Families receive support in connecting with schools and the community to identify opportunities and build a foundation for success.
The Clinician provides direct services to clients, in the office, school, or other identified settings 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
* 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 them as appropriate during the course of 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
* Contribute to program functioning by assuming responsibility for special tasks or leadership in special projects as appropriate
* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Experience and Skills
EDUCATION
Unlicensed:
* 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
Licensed:
* Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or other licensed counseling degree
* State of CT license required (i.e. LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist)
* Minimum of 2+ years of experience postgraduate in an outpatient setting (depending on program)
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
* Must be able to function independently and seek guidance when necessary
* Strong diagnostic, assessment, and treatment skills for individual, family, and group therapy
* Extensive experience working with culturally diverse urban populations
* 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 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 efficiently
* Ability to relate to children and families positively
* Good organizational and communication skills
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