MST/DCF Clinician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Multi-Systemic Therapy Clinician provides model adherent evidence based intensive in home clinical services to adolescents with substance abuse and delinquent behaviors and their families.  The Clinician maintains a positive and optimistic attitude and works collaboratively with internal and external providers to maintain effective and well coordinated care.  The Clinician will complete a five day training certifying them in the MST model. 

 
Eligible for a $3k sign on bonus.  Half upon start and half after 1 year.

Salary $60,000

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Wheeler Clinic offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:

- For Good Health

- Anthem Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance

- Health Savings Account (HSA), with company contribution

- Wellness Programs

- Free annual flu shots

- For a Secure Future

- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

- For Retirement

- 403(b) Plan, with clinic contributions of 4% after 1 year

- For Career Advancement

- Education Reimbursement Program

- Training and development opportunities
-Licensure Reimbursement
-Supervision towards licensure

- For Work Life Balance

- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal leave
             -15 vacation days
             -8 sick days
             -9 company paid holidays
             -2 personal days
             -2 floating holidays 

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling

- Employee discounts on cell phone services

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work or related license eligible field required. Valid Drivers License is required. Safely operates vehicle in the community, based on program needs.

Must hold one of the following credentials: LPCA, LMFTA, LPC, LMFT, LMSW (permit or license) or LCSW.

LOCATION

New Britain/Hartford, CT. 

SCHEDULE 

Full time
 

CT POSITION EXTRAS
-Opportunity for flexible work schedule
-Free supervision hours towards licensure
-Opportunity to advance your career
 
-Demonstrated ability to provide culturally competent services
-Ability to work flexible hours, engage in statewide travel and provide on-call rotation coverage  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides coordination for referrals as well as establishes and maintains referral agreements and linkages with community referral sources or ancillary service provider.

Conducts program specific screening and evaluation, and formulates diagnosis in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM).

Develops and documents, clear clinical formulations and treatment plans that are individualized and measurable, developed in collaboration with the client/family and others as relevant.

Provides family and/or individual counseling to clients and their families with appropriate supervision and coordinates treatment phases both internally and with contracted or external service providers.

Provides direct case management/therapeutic services and develops case management/therapeutic plans specific to each assigned client and family, including interventions necessary to increase the probability of treatment completion, and to improve life functioning.

Triages clinical emergencies and implements program specific safety and consultation protocols. Utilizes best practices and evidenced based practice models where appropriate and adheres to model and program expectations.

Provides/supports safety planning and crisis intervention with appropriate supervision and as defined by program. This may include after hours on-call responsibilities.

Provides service in the office and/or community settings outside of the office (e.g., homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, other community locations) as defined by the program. May transport clients to appointments or linkages as appropriate.

Meets direct service productivity goals as defined by program. Demonstrates knowledge of program/department/agency goals and target outcomes, and adheres to practice standards and to data collection and reporting protocols.

Documents all client related information in compliance with agency policy.

Attends and is prepared for scheduled supervision. Seeks additional supervision or consultation as needed and follows through with supervisory directives.

Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.