Therapist, Extended Day Treatment

Klingberg Comprehensive Program Services Inc•New Britain, CT

About The Position

Klingberg is a private non-profit multi-service agency dedicated to providing hope and healing to children and families in Connecticut who have experienced trauma from abuse, neglect, severe family problems, and mental health issues. The agency is seeking a full-time Therapist for its Extended Day Treatment Program. This role involves planning, implementing, and monitoring treatment for assigned children and their families, consistent with Klingberg Family Centers' Extended Day Program Treatment Philosophy.

Requirements

Master's Degree in related area
Appropriate current certification/licenses
2-4 years supervised experience in a therapeutic treatment setting
Maintain certification in TCI and CPR/First Aid
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

Conducts clinical preplacement interview to determine appropriateness for the program.
Completes psychosocial assessment and initial treatment plan including diagnosis within timeframes described in agency policy/procedure.
Formulates Master Treatment Plan in conjunction with treatment team within timeframes described in agency policy/procedure.
Provides individual, group and family therapy to assigned cases as clinically indicated.
Schedules and leads weekly treatment team meetings.
Makes referrals to and collaborates with psychiatric, psychological, medical and legal professionals as needed.
Writes progress notes for units of service delivered daily to children in attendance.
Conducts Treatment Reviews, within timeframes described in agency policy/procedure, for each client including evaluating progress on existing objectives and revising Master Treatment Plans, as indicated.
Provides crisis intervention services to clients and crisis consultation to staff and education personnel as needed.
Works collaboratively with DCF and other legal/social service agencies involved with the client and family.