Bilingual Clinician

Wheeler•Waterbury, CT

About The Position

The program Clinician provides intensive in-home therapeutic treatment for DCF-referred families with young children who have substance use. The Clinician provides model-specific interventions to promote recovery and positive parent-child attachment. The role includes conducting program-specific screening and evaluation, formulating diagnoses in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), and developing individualized, measurable clinical formulations and treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and other relevant parties. Services are provided in the office and/or community settings, including homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, and other community locations, as defined by the program. Spanish and English bilingual ability is required.

Requirements

Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or a related license-eligible field, or a doctoral degree in Psychology.
Strong family therapy skills and experience working with high-risk families.
Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Must hold one of the following credentials in Connecticut: LMSW, LCSW, LMFTA, LMFT, LPCA, LPC, or licensed or license-eligible Psychologist.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with substance use and/or young children is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct program-specific screening and evaluations, formulate diagnoses in accordance with the DSM, and develop and document clear, individualized, measurable clinical formulations and treatment plans collaboratively with clients, families, and others as relevant.
Apply knowledge of psychopathology, behavioral health concerns, and primary psychotherapeutic intervention modalities; triage clinical emergencies and follow program-specific safety and consultation protocols.
Use best practices and evidence-based practice models where appropriate and adhere to model and program expectations.
Understand internal and external levels of care, referral processes, and resources, and make clinically appropriate referrals for identified service needs in a timely manner.
Communicate effectively with clients, families, and internal and external providers, and attend required meetings.
Meet program-defined direct service productivity goals and follow program, department, and agency goals, target outcomes, practice standards, and data collection and reporting protocols.
Document all client-related information in compliance with agency policy.
Attend scheduled supervision prepared, seek additional supervision or consultation as needed, and follow supervisory directives.
Provide services in the office and/or in community settings such as homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, and other locations as defined by the program.
Continue developing understanding of the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served, and use culturally informed methodological approaches, skills, and techniques.