Licensed Youth and Family Clinician

CJR•New London, CT

4d•$60,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinician provides limited, crisis management-oriented individual and/or family therapy as needed while youth and families await appointments with qualified community providers. The purpose is to help stabilize families during emergencies or urgent circumstances. The Clinician maintains a positive and optimistic attitude and collaborates with internal and external providers to support effective, well-coordinated care. The position conducts intake, screening, and assessment; administers program-defined standardized screening tools and collects related data; and documents client information in compliance with agency policy. The Clinician works with youth, families, and staff to understand behaviors and identify relevant risk factors. The role also emphasizes client-focused service, respectful and professional communication across cultural identities, teamwork, collaboration, and regular, consistent attendance. This is a full-time, 35-hour-per-week position based in either the New London or Meriden, Connecticut office. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with one-hour lunch breaks. The annual salary is $60,000.

Requirements

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Practicing Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
At least 2 years of experience.
Juvenile justice experience.
Demonstrated understanding of risk-needs-responsivity principles and risk reduction initiatives.
Personal effectiveness and credibility.
Communication proficiency.
Collaboration skills.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide limited, crisis management-oriented individual and/or family therapy as needed while youth and families await appointments with qualified community providers.
Help stabilize families during emergencies or urgent circumstances.
Conduct intake, screening, and assessment to obtain key information about youth and families.
Administer standardized screening tools and collect data as defined by the program.
Document client-related information in compliance with agency policy.
Collaborate with youth, families, and staff to understand behaviors and identify risk factors requiring attention.
Communicate positively and effectively with clients, families, and internal and external providers.
Anticipate, understand, and respond to internal and external client needs within program parameters.
Work respectfully and professionally with people from all cultural identities, recognizing each person's individuality.
Work cooperatively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance program effectiveness.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance.

Benefits

Low-cost medical insurance plan option.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered after 30 days of employment.
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Paid vacation, with unused time eligible for carryover.
Paid sick time, with unused time eligible for carryover.
Paid holidays separate from vacation time.
Floating holidays separate from vacation and paid holiday time.
Annual monetary incentives.
Tuition assistance.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Career growth opportunities.
Company celebrations and employee recognition program.
Employee discounts on cell phones and computers.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer for Federal Student Aid.
10%–20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance.