Clinician - Sierra - Enhanced Forensic Respite Bed (New Haven)
About The Position
The Connection’s Sierra EFRB Program has an opening for a Master’s Level Clinician who will provide outpatient competency restoration, individual and group clinical services for adult, justice-involved males with a primary mental health diagnosis. Program Summary: During their 3–6-month length of stay in this congregate care setting, pre-trial adult males with a primary mental health diagnosis are provided with supervision, psycho-educational and skill-building services to support them in re-entering the community after a period of incarceration. The goal is to reduce recidivism through establishing positive behavioral change and pro-social community connectivity. Position Summary: The Sierra EFRB Clinician will provide outpatient competency restoration assessments, individual and group clinical services for adult, justice-involved males with a primary mental health diagnosis in a community-based, congregate living setting. This position is based at The Connection: 48 Howe Street in New Haven. The Clinician is part of the Sierra EFRB Program Leadership Team and works collaboratively with funders, referring agents, medical and clinical providers to establish wrap-around services and reduce recidivism among the justice involved population. The team also provides referrals to employment, housing, and educational services in the community on behalf of clients. If you are interested in helping people effect change in their lives, come join a team of dedicated and passionate change makers at The Connection Center for Behavioral Health.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in a related field and eligibility for licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LPC-A, LPC, LMFT-A, LMFT)
- 1-year related experience
- Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient competency restoration assessments
- Provide individual and group clinical services for adult, justice-involved males with a primary mental health diagnosis in a community-based, congregate living setting.
- Work collaboratively with funders, referring agents, medical and clinical providers to establish wrap-around services and reduce recidivism among the justice involved population.
- Provide referrals to employment, housing, and educational services in the community on behalf of clients.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
- Company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance with full time employment
- Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment
- 12 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
