Bilingual Outpatient Therapist-$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Klingberg Comprehensive Program Services Inc•New Britain, CT

6d•$58,000 - $68,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Klingberg Family Centers is seeking a Therapist for their New Britain Campus Outpatient Clinic. The Therapist will be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring psychotherapy and related services for children and their families. This role involves documenting treatment progress and providing accurate case data for third-party billing. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The position allows for a hybrid remote schedule.

Requirements

LMSW, LMFTA, or LPCA required.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening hours.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years supervised experience in an outpatient treatment setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Carries a differentiated caseload involving routine, urgent, and emergent cases often involving complex and difficult clinical situations requiring intensive clinical services and extensive professional diagnostic and treatment experience.
Provides individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, case management, and other related therapeutic services as clinically indicated.
Maintains flexible availability for in-office services and telehealth, provides these services to clients during clinic business hours. Maintains a schedule that includes evening hours no less than one day per week or as required by clinic need. Scheduled work hours are arranged with the appropriate program manager.
Performs intake interviews, which include the gathering of information about the client’s symptoms, behavior, functioning, history, needs, goals and preferences.
Obtains necessary releases and consents, and advises clients about their rights and responsibilities.
Participates in staff consultations for the purpose of case presentation and diagnostic and treatment planning for clients.
Participates in weekly, mandatory program staff meetings. Maintains clinical records in a timely manner as required by agency, state or federal funding sources and accreditation authorities.
Completes all required forms and maintains same in a manner consistent with requirements.
Spends at least 60% (or other percentage established by program manager and director) of scheduled work hours providing direct billable services to clients and their families.
Participates in trainings/workshops related to child and family therapy, evidenced-based practices and in expanding knowledge base in child mental health.
Performs other duties as required and/or assigned by supervisor, manager, director and/or executive staff.
Makes referrals to and collaborates with psychiatric, psychological, medical and legal professionals as needed.
Works collaboratively with DCF and other legal/social service agencies involved with the client and family.
Abides by the ethical and professional standards appropriate to the therapist’s professional discipline (e.g. NASW, AAMFT, APA).

Benefits

Competitive Wages
$1,000 Sign On Bonus
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (H.S.A.) with $1,000-$2,000 employer contribution annually
Health Reimbursement Account (H.R.A.) with $1,500-$3,000 contribution annually (depending on medical benefit chosen)
$100 reimbursement for getting annual physical exam (if covered under Klingberg’s medical plans)
3 weeks’ vacation
12 Sick days
12 Paid Holidays
12 Staff Appreciation Activities / Events annually
Tuition Assistance (Winter, Spring and Summer semesters)
Company Paid Life (Employee, Spouse and Children) and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K Retirement Plan (up to 4% company match)
10% Tuition Discount at Educational Institutions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and Confidential Counseling
Training and Professional Development Opportunities, including “Risking Connections”
Referral Bonus Program
Monthly Mileage Reimbursement (as applicable)
Eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Reduced Lunches at Raymond Hill School