Youth Therapist

Youth Therapist
Full-Time Position – Waterbury, CT 06702
 

• Do you have a passion to work with children and families?

• Want to empower youth and families by creating strength-based behavior change that would be sustained long after treatment ends?

• Do you want to thrive in a team environment while working with a small case load to provide clinical intensity to match client needs?

Multisystemic Therapy is a scientifically proven intervention for at-risk youth. Out therapists work in the office and in the client's home, schools and in the community by providing the youth and their families with the tools they need to transform their lives forever. Research demonstrates that MST reduces criminal activity and other undesirable behavior. CJR would love to give you the opportunity to experience this and so much more!
***This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing incentive***

About CJR:
A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!
About This Position:
The MST Youth Therapist/ Clinician will provide in home, community-based treatment for children ages 12-17 struggling with delinquent behaviors. This individual will work with the youth and their family to identify strengths and challenges in the school, home, community and other systems involved in the adolescent’s life. In addition, the Therapist will emphasize behavior change in the youth’s natural ecology by developing weekly treatment goals with the family. The MST Therapist will be part of a clinical team including the MST supervisor, Team Consultant, Agency Psychiatrist and other MST Therapists. Model specific training will be provided to all therapists, as well as weekly supervision for ongoing case conceptualization and support with treatment goals.
Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling and/or Marriage and Family Therapy – Required
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/ LMSW, LPC-A, or LMFT-A – Required
• Valid driver’s license - Required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with individual and family counseling – Preferred but not Required
• Juvenile Justice Experience – Preferred but not Required

• $65,000 per year
• $5,000 sign-on bonus

• Mon-Fri with flexible start and end times ranging from 7am- 8pm. 35 hours per week.

• Company vehicle will be provided
• Flexible work schedule
• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Low-cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plan Options
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
• Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and holiday time off)
• Annual Monetary Incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Discounts (Cell Phone, Computer)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
• 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance

• Provide comprehensive MST treatment to each family that is individualized and family oriented.
• Collaborate with the family in developing an enduring social support network in the natural environment.
• Have MST therapist provide a range of goal-educated services to each client and family.
• Submit a monthly written progress report to the referring provider.
• Discuss recommendation of transition from one department to the next step with referring provider.
• Conduct a termination interview with the family to summarize the progress made during treatment.

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