Clinician I - Bi Lingual (Spanish)
**Most positions offer a sign on bonus**
Join a group of talented, dedicated and diverse employees at an innovative agency with over 45 years of providing compassionate, client-centered behavioral health care!
We offer a competitive benefit package:
- Medical and Dental insurance coverage
- Licensure reimbursement
- NHSC/HRSA loan repayment program
- 12 paid holidays + Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Potential bonuses
- Life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Flexible savings account
**This position is located on-site in Waterbury CT**
Summary: Serves as an active part of a team that provides in-home assessment and treatment services to parents and children who present with significant needs such as parental substance use, mental health instability, basic needs, legal and parent child attachment needs. Clinicians will provide clinical and non-clinician support to our clients with the goal of acquiring the skills necessary to become effective parents, who can ensure a safe and secure family and home environment in order for their children to remain in or to reunify back into their care.
Essential Responsibilities and Target Outcomes: Performs comprehensive intake assessment that results in diagnosis and recommendations for psychiatric and substance abuse treatment for adults and their children. Develops treatment goals and objectives with caregiver, following the specific program model. Provides interventions (individual, family, group) that promotes the amelioration of problematic symptoms and behaviors, from both a clinical and non-clinical and non-clinical lens. Evaluates client risk on an ongoing basis and formulates and implements appropriate safety plan for inside and outside sessions. Collaborates regularly with internal CMHA programs and external agencies such as schools, PCPs, pediatricians, DCF, probation, court and other social service agencies. Maintains accurate documentation and submits within program and funder timeframes. Maintains appropriate caseload as determined by CMHA and funder. Performs other related duties as assigned; which may include non-mobile on-call after business hours, urine toxicology screens, supervised visitation, etc
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Master’s Degree in behavioral health (psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, alcohol and drug counseling).
Credentials and Licenses:
- License eligible and hold a preliminary license in one of the following areas LPCA, LMSW, LMFTA Community Mental Health Affiliates
- Must be eligible for LCSW, LMFT, LPC
- Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
Experience:
- Successful experience in mental health or related field, preferably a minimum of 1-3 years.
- For Spanish Speaking Applicants: Bilingual/Bicultural (English/Spanish/Latino/a) and knowledge of cultural values, traditions and practices.
- Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.
- Experience in or the ability or willingness to learn how to use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, which includes appointment scheduling, authorization tracking, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Salary: 55,00-70,000