MST-EA Bilingual Therapist - CT Job Hartford area,Connecticut USA,Healthcare

Position: MST-EA Bilingual Therapist - Central CT

Location:

Hartford, CT

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.

Nominated as a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you are joining an organization that is as committed to your success as it is to those we serve.

Starting salary: $72000

Job Summary

Provides in-home MST-EA clinical services to clients and families involved in the justice system. Engages in all treatment activities in accordance with the MST-EA model including assessment, engagement, treatment planning, crisis intervention, case management and discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities

Participates in MST-EA training and demonstrates a clear understanding of the model.

Provides direct clinical services to emerging adults and their families involved in the justice system in accordance with the MST-EA model.

Engages clients and families in comprehensive safety planning.

Completes clinical documentation on all active cases including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, safety plans and MST-EA weekly paperwork.

Participates in weekly group supervision and consultation with assigned team, presenting conceptualization of cases and incorporating feedback from consultant, supervisor and teammates into treatment planning.

Adheres to the MST-EA model and ensures completion of all model requirements (i.e. weekly paperwork; audio tape sessions, etc.).

Participates in quarterly MST-EA booster trainings and all required agency and funder trainings.

Completes clinical documentation and reports in an accurate and timely fashion; maintains all documentation and reports required by agency policies and funding sources (i.e. CDCS, FIDO, etc.).

Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with referring Probation Officers as well as community agencies to provide comprehensive and effective treatment for clients and families.

Ensures regular communication and timely updates on case progress to referring agents.

Participates in 24/7 on-call rotation with teammates to support clients/families in times of crisis.

Maintains flexible schedule to ensure availability to clients and families.

Participates in clinical supervision with MST-EA Supervisor, working with supervisor to create a Clinician Development Plan.

Understands and adheres to agency policies and procedures.

Contributes to program functioning by assuming responsibility for special tasks or leadership in special projects as appropriate.

Contributes to agency organizational life by participating in agency-wide task forces, committees, or problem-solving teams as appropriate.

Contributes to agency visibility and development of community linkages by representing The Village in community groups/committees or assuming responsibility for community presentations, as assigned by supervisor.

Other duties as assigned by management.

Experience and Skills

Education

Master's Degree from an accredited program in social work or related field, professional license in the state of Connecticut preferred. Must be license eligible;
Associate license required (i.e. LMSW, MFT-A, LPC-A).

Experience

Demonstrated ability to provide culturally competent services.
Knowledge of population and criminal justice system preferred.
Bilingual, Spanish-speaking, is required.
Ability to work flexible hours, engage in statewide travel and provide 24/7 on-call rotation coverage.
Physical abilities required to accomplish the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations; ability to function safely in therapeutic situations, including provision of services in clients' homes or host settings.

Job Benefits

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.

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The Village for Families and Children is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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