MST/DCF Clinician

MST/DCF Clinician

Hartford, CT, USA ● New Britain, CT, USA Req #1555

Thursday, December 12, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY

The Multi-Systemic Therapy Clinician provides model adherent evidence based intensive in-home clinical services to adolescents with substance abuse and delinquent behaviors and their families. The Clinician maintains a positive and optimistic attitude and works collaboratively with internal and external providers to maintain effective and well-coordinated care. The Clinician will complete a five-day training certifying them in the MST model.

Salary $62,000

Sign-on bonus available

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Wheeler, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Here's how we invest in you:

Nurture Your Health:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo

• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna

• Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health

Secure Your Future:

• Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance

• 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company

Fuel Your Career Growth:

• Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program

• Access training and development opportunities, including supervision towards licensure

• Get reimbursed for licensure/certification expenses

Maintain Work-Life Harmony:

• Recharge with generous paid time off, including:

• • 15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge

• 8 sick days per year for your well-being

• 2 personal days per year for your personal needs

• 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you

• 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones

• Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

• Referral program

• Monthly mileage reimbursement for in-home/community traveling

• Staff appreciation bags

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work or related license eligible field required. Valid Drivers License is required. Safely operates vehicle in the community, based on program needs.

Must hold one of the following credentials: LPCA, LMFTA, LPC, LMFT, LMSW (permit or license) or LCSW.

LOCATION

New Britain/Hartford, CT.

SCHEDULE

Full time

CT POSITION EXTRAS

-Opportunity for flexible work schedule

-Free supervision hours towards licensure

-Opportunity to advance your career

-Demonstrated ability to provide culturally competent services

-Ability to work flexible hours, engage in statewide travel and provide on-call rotation coverage

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides coordination for referrals as well as establishes and maintains referral agreements and linkages with community referral sources or ancillary service provider.

Conducts program specific screening and evaluation, and formulates diagnosis in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM).

Develops and documents, clear clinical formulations and treatment plans that are individualized and measurable, developed in collaboration with the client/family and others as relevant.

Provides family and/or individual counseling to clients and their families with appropriate supervision and coordinates treatment phases both internally and with contracted or external service providers.

Provides direct case management/therapeutic services and develops case management/therapeutic plans specific to each assigned client and family, including interventions necessary to increase the probability of treatment completion, and to improve life functioning.

Triages clinical emergencies and implements program specific safety and consultation protocols. Utilizes best practices and evidenced based practice models where appropriate and adheres to model and program expectations.

Provides/supports safety planning and crisis intervention with appropriate supervision and as defined by program. This may include after hours on-call responsibilities.

Provides service in the office and/or community settings outside of the office (e.g., homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, other community locations) as defined by the program. May transport clients to appointments or linkages as appropriate.

Meets direct service productivity goals as defined by program. Demonstrates knowledge of program/department/agency goals and target outcomes, and adheres to practice standards and to data collection and reporting protocols.

Documents all client related information in compliance with agency policy.

Attends and is prepared for scheduled supervision. Seeks additional supervision or consultation as needed and follows through with supervisory directives.

Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.

Other details

• Pay Type Salary

• Hiring Rate $62,000.00

• Required Education Master’s Degree

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• Hartford, CT, USA

• New Britain, CT, USA