Bilingual Mental Health Counselor

Wheeler • Waterbury, CT

5d

About The Position

The Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) 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 help meet family needs and connect them with services, while maintaining a positive and optimistic attitude. The role also requires accurate, timely, and compliant documentation consistent with regulatory guidelines.

The position provides services in the office and in community settings such as homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, and other locations. It is based in Waterbury, Connecticut. Spanish-English bilingual ability is required. The stated salary is $48,000, with a $2,288 bilingual stipend and a $2,000 sign-on bonus, half paid upon hire and half after one year of service.

Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
• Valid driver's license.
• Safely operate a vehicle in the community based on program needs.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the human services field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate referrals and establish and maintain referral agreements and linkages 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 providers.
• Provide direct case management and develop plans for each assigned client and family, including interventions to support treatment completion and improve life functioning.
• Maintain case management activity records and complete client medical record documentation within required timelines and in compliance with Medicaid, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Attend team meetings, staff meetings, or 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 as appropriate.
• Provide services in office and community settings, including homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, and other community locations.
• Administer standardized screening tools and collect data as defined by the program.
• Provide or support safety planning and crisis intervention with appropriate supervision; responsibilities may include after-hours on-call duties.
• Continue developing cultural knowledge and use approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of the groups served.

Benefits

• $2,288 bilingual stipend.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus, half paid upon hire and half after one year of service.
• Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo.
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna.
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental health.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• 403(b) plan with company contributions.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Productivity incentive.
• 15 vacation days per year.
• 8 sick days per year.
• 2 personal days per year.
• 2 floating holidays per year.
• 9 paid company holidays.
• Free and confidential counseling through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time