In Home Bilingual Therapist for Emerging Adults- Southern CT

The Village For Families & Children • New Haven, CT

438d • $72,000 - $72,000

About The Position

The In Home Bilingual Therapist for Emerging Adults at The Village for Families and Children provides clinical services to clients aged 18 to 25 involved in the justice system. This role focuses on delivering Multi-systemic Therapy for Emerging Adults (MST-EA), engaging clients and their families in treatment activities, and ensuring comprehensive support through assessment, crisis intervention, and case management. The position emphasizes flexibility, collaboration with community agencies, and adherence to the MST-EA model.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited program in social work or related field.
• Professional license in the state of Connecticut preferred; must be license eligible with Associate license required (i.e. LMSW, MFT-A, LPC-A).
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally competent services.
• Knowledge of population and criminal justice system preferred.
• Bilingual, Spanish-speaking, is required.
• Ability to work flexible hours and engage in statewide travel.
• Ability to provide 24/7 on-call rotation coverage.
• Physical abilities required to accomplish the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

• Participates in MST-EA training and demonstrates a clear understanding of the model.
• Provides direct clinical services to emerging adults and their families involved in the justice system in accordance with the MST-EA model.
• Engages clients and families in comprehensive safety planning.
• Completes clinical documentation on all active cases including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, safety plans and MST-EA weekly paperwork.
• Participates in weekly group supervision and consultation with assigned team, presenting conceptualization of cases and incorporating feedback into treatment planning.
• Adheres to the MST-EA model and ensures completion of all model requirements (i.e. weekly paperwork; audio tape sessions, etc.).
• Participates in quarterly MST-EA booster trainings and all required agency and funder trainings.
• Completes clinical documentation and reports in an accurate and timely fashion; maintains all documentation and reports required by agency policies and funding sources.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with referring Probation Officers and community agencies to provide comprehensive and effective treatment for clients and families.
• Ensures regular communication and timely updates on case progress to referring agents.
• Participates in 24/7 on-call rotation with teammates to support clients/families in times of crisis.
• Maintains flexible schedule to ensure availability to clients and families.
• Participates in clinical supervision with MST-EA Supervisor and collaborates to create a Clinician Development Plan.
• Understands and adheres to agency policies and procedures.
• Contributes to program functioning by assuming responsibility for special tasks or leadership in special projects as appropriate.
• Contributes to agency organizational life by participating in agency-wide task forces, committees, or problem-solving teams as appropriate.
• Contributes to agency visibility and development of community linkages by representing The Village in community groups or assuming responsibility for community presentations.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• Agency vehicles provided
• Training and Support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Master's degree