Bilingual Clinician

Company Description

Family ReEntry's breaks cycles of violence, crime and incarceration by providing client-centered interventions and support services to empower and strengthen individuals, families and communities. We are raising the next generation to become responsible citizens, emotionally strong, healthy, and able to pursue life in fulfilling ways. We seek to encourage personal responsibility and change which will help rebuild, restore and transform individuals and families.

Job Description

Seeking a master's level candidate for the position of IPV-FAIR Clinician. (Intimate Partner Violence- Family Assessment Intervention Response). This position is responsible to provide IPV-FAIR services, including screening, assessment and implementation of clinical services designed to address the needs of families and individual members. The Clinician will work closely with a program Family Navigator, who will provide case management services in coordination with clinical treatment. IPV-FAIR is a DCF Funded Program and requires close collaboration with DCF workers to address issues of safety and well-being for families. This program operates in Fairfield County and is based in Bridgeport.

IPV-Fair Clinician Duties and Responsibilities:

Candidate will work closely with a program Family Navigator, who will provide case management services in coordination with clinical treatment screening and assessing the needs of the families and each of its members.

• Engage families in the IPV-FAIR service and engage other key participants by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement.
• Provide the screening and assessment for IPV-FAIR referrals.
• Participate in the development of the family service plan for the identified families
• Maintain clear and concise documentation of the family service plan and treatment efforts.
• Collaborate with all program staff, DCF, and all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure coordinated efforts for optimal outcomes for the family
• Build and maintain a relationship with community stakeholders (i.e., child protection services, schools, other behavioral health professionals, courts, and police).
• Provide clinical services in center-based and in-home settings as needed.
• All other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

Qualifications

IPV-FAIR Clinician Education/Experience: Candidates must be a master's level behavioral health professional and have an active Connecticut License (LCSW, LMFT, LPC,) or be working towards one; advanced clinical accreditations/certifications, or other licenses a plus. A minimum of two years' experience in a clinical setting is required; experience with DV a plus.

Language Ability: Very high. Strong written and verbal skills in English and Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Math Ability: Medium. Must be able to provide and interpret statistics.

Reasoning Ability: Very High. Must be able to coordinate multiple needs simultaneously.

Computer Skills: Very high. Must know Word, Excel, Outlook, and have database experience.

Work Environment: Clinical services to be performed both in center-based and in-home settings
as needed. Must have valid motor vehicle driver's license.

Physical Demands: Light. Must be able to climb stairs

Additional Information

Family ReEntry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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