IICAPS Counselor- IICAPS

IICAPS Counselor

Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Schedule: Monday-Friday;
Day Shift, 1-2 evenings required a week.

Location: IICAPS, Manchester, CT

Program: Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Service (IICAPS)

Provides comprehensive community-based clinical, case management, and case coordination services for children and adolescents aged 3 to 18, with a focus on stabilization, strength-based assessments, and relationship improvement.

• Conduct client intake, evaluations, assessments, referrals, and releases.
• Inform clients and families about program completion requirements and rights.
• Provide individual, family, educational, and wellness counseling.
• Use model tools, complete discharge summaries with clients and families.
• Apply model concepts and principles to aid clients in symptom management.
• Facilitate skill practice opportunities for clients and families.
• Maintain family and collateral contacts to ensure client-centered services.
• Assess and involve natural supports in treatment planning and discharge.
• Provide case management, clinical, and crisis intervention supports; coordinate with therapist and supervisor during crises.
• Arrange aftercare clinical and non-clinical services.
• Demonstrate competency in child development and provide trauma-sensitive, culturally competent care.
• Document services and contacts in EHR; maintain accurate data entry.
• Participate in team meetings and agency trainings.
• Other duties as related to the position.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in human services required.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 2 years in a mental health setting working with children and families; experience in home/community environment preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  Valid driver’s license.
• Training:
  Will attend required program trainings.

• Top Workplace award for 12 consecutive years.
• Paid time off, birthday day off.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan contributions.
• Competitive insurance premiums.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development; student loan repayment assistance.
• Clinical training and supervision.
• Wellness stipend, Calm app subscription, coaching sessions; EAP counseling.
• Leadership luncheons and internal career fairs.
• Weekly CEO updates and newsletters.
• Additional benefits subject to eligibility.

$20.65/hour and up, commensurate with experience.

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