CLINICAL THERAPIST - EXTENDED DAY TREATMENT
About The Position
The Children’s Center of Hamden is seeking a Clinical Therapist for its Extended Day Treatment (EDT) Program in Hamden, Connecticut. The therapist provides clinical services, case management, and therapy to children and families navigating behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges, within a trauma-informed and supportive environment. The Clinical Therapist delivers evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy; develops individualized treatment plans and Individualized Service Plans (ISPs); coordinates assessments; and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, schools, DCF, courts, and community resources. The role also includes documentation, crisis and aftercare planning, supporting safety and behavior management, and creating therapeutic recreation and enrichment activities. This is a full-time, exempt position. During the school year, the schedule is 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM; during summer break, it is 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), or a related field (MA or MS in Social Services).
- At least one year of relevant experience, with training in child psychopathology and developmental psychology.
- Working knowledge of DSM-V and ability to engage clients therapeutically in individual, family, and group modalities.
- Ability to obtain clinical licensure in Connecticut (LMFT, LMFTA, LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LPCA).
- Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills, with ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally competent care and ethical practice.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and perform light to moderate lifting as needed.
Responsibilities
- Provide evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy, including a minimum of two weekly EDT treatment groups.
- Coordinate psychiatric, psychological, and other specialized assessments to inform treatment planning.
- Participate in diagnostic and discharge conferences, provider meetings, and cross-agency collaboration.
- Collaborate with schools, DCF, courts, and community resources to advocate for children and families.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including admissions, discharges, progress reports, and ISPs.
- Develop and update ISPs with clients.
- Foster a trauma-informed, culturally competent approach across the treatment team.
- Create therapeutic recreation and enrichment activities to support youth development and engagement.
- Develop and document crisis, discharge, and aftercare plans to support safe transitions.
- Support the care, welfare, and safety of children by identifying and addressing potential risks.
- Assist milieu staff with behavior management as needed.
- Uphold professional boundaries and agency policies while modeling ethical and culturally competent care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
- Employee assistance program (EAP) and wellness programs.
- The employer covers 92% of the employee premium on one medical plan option and contributes to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
- Vacation, sick, and personal days, plus 13 paid holidays.
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
- Interest-free tuition loans.
- Ongoing CEU-accredited training and opportunities for career advancement.
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Job Type
Full-time
