Clinician

Adelbrook•Middletown, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinician supports a nonprofit agency dedicated to serving children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in educational and residential settings. This role is responsible for providing therapeutic services—including individual, group, and family therapy—to individuals receiving residential or community-based supports. The Clinician develops and coordinates clinical treatment plans, conducts psychosocial assessments, and works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure person-centered, comprehensive care. Additional responsibilities include intake support, clinical documentation, discharge planning, and active communication with families, external providers, and community stakeholders to promote continuity of care and long-term success.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Clinical license or license-eligibility preferred (e.g., LMSW, LMFTA, LPC-A).
Two (2) or more years of experience working with children, adolescents, or young adults in behavioral health or direct care settings preferred.
Experience supporting individuals with autism and/or IDD is strongly preferred.
Proficiency in using Electronic Health Records (EHR) and maintaining documentation to professional standards.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet transportation requirements as needed.
Ability to complete and maintain relevant certifications (e.g., First Aid/CPR, crisis intervention).

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting individuals with autism and/or IDD is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in intake and admission processes, including clinical screenings and coordination with internal teams.
Complete psychosocial assessments and develop individualized, strengths-based treatment plans.
Deliver developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed therapy services to individuals and their families.
Collaborate with residential, educational, medical, and community-based staff to ensure consistent implementation of treatment strategies.
Facilitate treatment team meetings and participate in clinical and administrative reviews.
Maintain timely, accurate documentation including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
Act as the clinical point of contact for families/guardians, schools, and external agencies.
Support implementation of behavior plans and provide consultation to direct care staff.
Participate in discharge planning and coordination of follow-up services.
Provide clinical coverage during assigned on-call shifts.
Maintain compliance with licensing, accreditation, and documentation standards.
Contribute to staff training and development initiatives as needed.
Uphold professional, ethical, and trauma-informed practices in all interactions.
Maintain active certification in agency-approved crisis intervention training, including all required levels of Physical and Psychological Management Training (PMT). Apply training techniques appropriately to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals served, staff, and others in the environment. Demonstrate competency in de-escalation strategies, safe physical interventions, and adherence to agency protocols.
Perform other related duties as assigned by leadership