Bilingual Mental Health Counselor-MDFT

Wheeler•Danbury, CT

About The Position

The Bilingual Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy Mental Health Counselor provides model-adherent, intensive in-home clinical care coordination to adolescents with substance abuse and delinquent behaviors and their families. The counselor works collaboratively with internal and external providers to address family needs and services, and completes documentation accurately, promptly, and in compliance with regulatory guidelines. The role serves the Waterbury, Torrington, and Danbury, Connecticut catchment areas, with services provided in the office and community settings. Fluency in Spanish and English is required. The position is full-time and offers a $48,000 salary, a $2,288 bilingual stipend, and a $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid half upon hire and half after one year of service.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
Fluency in both English and Spanish.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to safely operate a vehicle in the community based on program needs.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of three years of experience in the human services field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate referrals and establish and maintain referral agreements and connections with community referral sources and ancillary service providers.
Provide group and/or individual counseling to clients with appropriate supervision, and coordinate treatment phases internally and with contracted or external service providers.
Provide direct case management and develop individualized case management plans for assigned clients and families, including interventions to support treatment completion and improve life functioning.
Maintain records of case management activities and complete client medical-record documentation within required timelines and in compliance with Medicaid, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
Attend team meetings, staff meetings, and rounds to coordinate case management and review treatment plans.
Support daily program operations as required.
Transport clients to appointments or service linkages as appropriate and provide translation to support clinical care when appropriate.
Provide services in office and community settings, including homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, and other community locations, as defined by the program.
Administer standardized screening tools and collect data as defined by the program.
Provide or support safety planning and crisis intervention with appropriate supervision; the role may include after-hours on-call responsibilities.
Develop knowledge and understanding of the history, traditions, values, and family systems of groups served, and use culturally informed methodological approaches, skills, and techniques.