Therapist- Foster Care Hartford - The Village for Families & Children : Job Details

Job Description Are you a dedicated Social Worker or aspiring professional ready to make a real difference in people's lives? Look no further! Join our team where your passion meets purpose. Whether you're a seasoned Licensed Social Worker or on the path to licensure, we offer fulfilling opportunities to grow and thrive. From providing vital support to individuals and families to advocating for social justice, our mission-driven organization empowers you to enact meaningful change. Take the next step in your career journey with us and be part of a community that values your expertise and dedication. Together, let's create brighter futures and build stronger communities. Join our team today and let your compassion shine! 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 four 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 Annual Salary - $54,000 - license eligible, $67,200 - licensed FFT-FC Foster Care Clinician: The FFT clinician provides in home clinical services utilizing Function Family Therapy-Foster Care (FFT-FC) model, in collaboration with foster parents who are highly skilled and trained. The FFT-FC clinician will receive extensive training in the FFT-FC model and will work towards certification in the model. They will conduct assessments of clients and families and utilize FFT-FC interventions, as well as submit video tapes required for FFT consultation and certification. Foster Care clinicians will complete Care 4 documentation and work to ensure model fidelity. They will partner with supervisors and DCF around safety planning and crisis management, as well as provide on call services. FFT-FC clinicians will also provide supervised visitation to birth families. JOB SUMMARY The Licensed Clinician is responsible for coordinating all aspects of clinical treatment for assigned clients. Engages with clients firsthand. May provide individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy and crisis intervention. The Clinician renders diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families; Maintains contact with and consults with relevant collaborative parties. Participates as full member of the clinical team and the program and is responsible for maintaining client records. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct services may include, but not limited to:

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

Participates and presents in Peer Consultation and Quality Assurance Reviews.

Fosters collaboration with other clinical and administrative staff to respond to client and programmatic needs, including the implementation of agency policies, procedures, and initiatives.

Partners with other program or clinical staff to identify and develop approaches to address clients' unmet needs or service gaps.

Acquires and maintains the needed skills in evidenced based models that the agency/program ascribe to.

Partners with Supervisor to identify and develop plans for professional growth.

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 or committees.

Experience and Skills EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or other counseling degree.
• State of CT license strongly preferred. (i.e. LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist). License eligible to be considered.
• Minimum of 1 year experience providing clinical services to children and families.
• Bilingual/bicultural skills preferred.
• Cultural competency to serve a diverse population.
• Strong diagnostic, assessment and treatment skills for individual and family therapy.
• Extensive experience working with culturally diverse populations, a wide age range, and a variety of clinical presentations.
• Knowledge of mental health, child welfare systems, and community resources.
• Experience in the following content areas preferred: home based therapy, family systems theory, cognitive-behavioral therapy, adverse childhood experiences, trauma, and child development
• 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.