MST-EA Therapist

Overview

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 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 s just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.

Do You Enjoy Making a Positive Difference In The Lives Of Young Adults (17-26)? The Village Is Now Hiring Licensed Or Licensed Eligible In-Home Therapists For Emerging Adults For Multiple Positions Across The State. We Offer

• high levels of clinical training and support
• use of an agency car
• a competitive salary and benefits
• hybrid work schedule and more

Starting Salary: $70,000

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.

• 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. Present conceptualization of cases and incorporate 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. Work in collaboration 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.

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 a plus.
• 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.

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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Keyword: MST-EA training Model adherence / MST-EA model Direct clinical services Emerging adults Justice-involved families Safety planning Clinical documentation Assessments Progress notes Treatment