ROCA Clinician - Adult Services
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Healthcare
Mental Health
The Village for Families and Children
Job Location: Hartford, CT
Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years)
Level of
Education:
Masters Degree
Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
Years of
Experience:
2-5 Years
Starting Date: ASAP
Salary: $54,000
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.
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're joining an organization that's just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.
Starting Salary: $54,000
Job SummaryAs a Behavioral Health Clinician at a local young female clinic, you will be a key member of a trauma-informed team working with high-risk young adults impacted by violence and systemic barriers. This role focuses on delivering clinical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions to help participants build emotional regulation, decision‑making, and coping skills. You will engage in persistent outreach, build trusting relationships, and provide individualized support that empowers youth to change behaviors and heal from trauma.
The ideal candidate is compassionate, resilient, and committed to the mission of reducing urban violence through relentless engagement and clinical support.
This position works with clients at a different office outside of the village. This position will need flexible hours, including some evening hours.
Key Responsibilities- Conducts (comprehensive) clinical assessments and engagement
- Determines DSM V Diagnosis in consultation with supervisor, Medical Director, Psychiatrist, medical provider or designee as needed.
- Develops treatment plans and contracts for services
- Implements treatment plans, modifying it as appropriate during the course of 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
- Master's degree in social work, psychology, or other licensed counseling degree.
- State of CT license preferred (i.e. LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist)
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience postgraduate in an outpatient setting (depending on program*).
- Bilingual/bicultural skills preferred.
- Cultural competency to serve a diverse population.
- Strong diagnostic, assessment and treatment skills for individual, family and group therapy.
- Extensive experience working with culturally diverse populations, a wide age range, and a variety of clinical presentations.
- Knowledge of behavioral 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.
- Proficiency with word processing and general computer skills.
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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