Elementary School-Based Clinician

MID-FAIRFIELD CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER INC • Norwalk, CT

10d • $54,000 - $72,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Masters Level therapist will provide school/community-based therapy to children/adolescents and their families. The clinician will located at the school and work closely with school staff to identify the students and determine the type of support needed. Principal Responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive evaluations of children and families, preferably in their school or home environment, to generate clinical formulations that inform the individualized treatment plans for the clients on their caseload. • Provide individual and family, parent guidance and group therapy if warranted for the clients on caseload. Sessions will be conducted in the school, in the home, or in the community as indicated. • Maintain all necessary electronic health records and scheduling requirements • Collaborate closely with school staff, other agency staff when indicated, and other outside providers to ensure coordinated care for the children and families being served • Attend all necessary agency and school meetings • Attend any psychiatric evaluation and medication management appointments with psychiatry team that are needed for clients on caseload. • Participate in School-Based Initiative Team Meetings • Provide crisis intervention, evaluations, plans and referral services for clients on caseload • Provide crisis support to students and faculty if warranted in times of crisis • Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited school of Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or Psychology Program
• Must have CT State license or Associate License in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or Psychology
• Minimum two-years relevant experience working with children and families and risk and crisis assessment skills
• Experience proving, individual, family, and/or group therapy in Spanish
• Experience and competence working with individuals and families from culturally diverse backgrounds required (EOE).
• Computer skills, including MS Office; familiarity with electronic health record systems a plus.
• Ability to travel to family's homes and/or within the community when warranted
• Proven ability to follow clinics protocols as well as making independent decisions in the best interest of the families while working both in the office and in the field
• Proven ability to communicate with families as well as with other providers such as school social workers, teachers and other community partners among others
• Demonstrated ability to maintain healthy boundaries between personal and professional responsibilities to be able to function in a high stress job
• Proven ability to manage conflict appropriately and advocate for victims of violence
• Knowledge of person centered care
• Appropriate guidance and facilitation skills of families in the context of the culture, health status, and health needs
• Knowledge of basic group skills
• Basic negotiation skills
• Ability to delegate tasks, responsibilities, etc.
• Excellent time management skills
• Fluent speaker in both Spanish and English
• Speak clearly and in an organized manner that can be easily understood
• Express ideas concisely and respectfully
• Summarize or paraphrase his/her understanding of what others have said to verify understanding and prevent miscommunication
• Hold herself or himself accountable for pitch, speed, tone and volume of voice while speaking
• Show understanding of professional and cultural implications of body posture, stance, gestures, proximity to listener, facial expressions and appearance
• Write clear and concise sentences devoid of grammatical and spelling errors in both Spanish and English
• Tailor writing style to the audience of the message
• Write in a respectful and tactful manner
• Treat others with respect
• Practice cultural humility
• Elicit and welcome different points of view
• Act ethically with honesty and consistency regardless of the situation
• Be accountable for his or her own actions
• Make decisions based on what is better for the families and employees
• Build and maintain trust among co-workers and our families
• Uphold honesty in all actions
• Commitment to deliver outstanding practices in both managing the organization, service delivery, and collaborating with partners
• Utilize data and research to provide the highest quality of care
• Regularly participate in professional development to stay abreast of most recent and progressive practices
• Promote continuous quality assessment and improvement

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is highly valued but not required
• Computer skills, including MS Office; familiarity with electronic health record systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of children and families, preferably in their school or home environment, to generate clinical formulations that inform the individualized treatment plans for the clients on their caseload.
• Provide individual and family, parent guidance and group therapy if warranted for the clients on caseload. Sessions will be conducted in the school, in the home, or in the community as indicated.
• Maintain all necessary electronic health records and scheduling requirements
• Collaborate closely with school staff, other agency staff when indicated, and other outside providers to ensure coordinated care for the children and families being served
• Attend all necessary agency and school meetings
• Attend any psychiatric evaluation and medication management appointments with psychiatry team that are needed for clients on caseload.
• Participate in School-Based Initiative Team Meetings
• Provide crisis intervention, evaluations, plans and referral services for clients on caseload
• Provide crisis support to students and faculty if warranted in times of crisis
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package includes generous vacation policy, employee health, dental, and vision insurance, and 403(b) plans.
• Continuing Education and training (i.e. Evidence-based Practices) offered.
• Supervision toward CT State Licensure (LCSW, PH.D, LMFT, LPC) provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level