Therapist- Foster Care
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Community Health
The Village for Families and Children
Location:
Hartford, CT
Job Level: Entry Level (less than 2 years)
Education Required:
Masters Degree
Job Type: Full Time/Regular
Work Hours:
Full time 40 hours
Salary: $54,000
Starting Date: ASAP
Job DescriptionAbout 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 use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.
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Foster Care/AdoptionWork directly as a member of the permanency team, as well as therapeutic foster and adoptive parents within the program by completing home studies and re‑approvals in a timely and efficient manner. Works collaboratively with the Department of Children and Families as it relates to Permanency Services. Enters Placement Program (PPSP) contracts. Conducts SEARCHES by assisting and guiding clients who request non‑identifying information and/or inquire about initiating the full search process for birth family and/or birth child.
Job SummaryThe Clinician provides direct services to clients, in the office, school, or other identified setting 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 to be considered for ongoing employment at The Village.
Starting annual salary $54,000
Key Responsibilities- Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments and engagement.
- Determines DSM V Diagnosis in consultation with Supervisor and Medical Director or designated Psychiatrist, as needed.
- Develops treatment plans and contracts for services.
- Implements treatment plans, modifying it as appropriate during treatment.
- Discharge planning, which may include linkages to community support services.
- Provides case management services.
- Completes clinical documentation required by agency and program policies, HIPAA regulations, and funding sources.
- Maintains productivity targets determined by service.
- MSW or equivalent required with a minimum of 3 years' post graduate clinical experience preferred.
- Clinical degree in social work, psychology, or other licensed‑eligible counseling degree.
- LMSW or equivalent required and licensed eligible.
- Must be able to function independently and be able to seek guidance when necessary.
- Strong diagnostic,…
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