Senior Counselor-Intensive Family Preservation- Manchester

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Counselor provides direct services, case management, and coordination of care to an assigned caseload of individuals and families. This position assists in accessing needed supports and resources in the community, facilitates ongoing communication and advocacy between the family, DCF, school, probation, and any other involved supports or service providers. It may also facilitate or co‑facilitate groups in accordance with standard practice.

$2,000 Sign‑on Bonus! Half paid upon hire and half paid at one year of service!

Hourly Rate: $21

BA/BS degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or a related field is required. Previous experience working with a client population with mental health and/or co‑occurring substance use disorders is required. Effective time management and strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Valid driver’s license is required. The candidate must safely operate a vehicle in the community, based on program needs.

Manchester, CT

Full time

At Wheeler, we’re committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well‑being and security. Here’s how we invest in you:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
• Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health

• Enjoy peace of mind with company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company

• Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program
• Access training and development opportunities, including supervision toward licensure
• Get reimbursed for licensure

• Recharge with generous paid time off, including 15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge
• 8 sick days per year for your well‑being
• 2 personal days per year for your personal needs
• 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you
• 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones
• Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Develops case management plans or plans of care and provides direct case management services and/or coordination of care specific to each assigned client and/or family (biological, foster and/or other caretakers as indicated), including interventions necessary to increase the probability of treatment completion, build on strengths of the client and/or family and to improve life functioning. Submits and reviews documentation as defined by program.

Provides front‑line crisis support to individuals and/or families in the program by phone, in‑home and/or in the community as needed based on initial assessment of the presenting concerns and program practice parameters. Problem‑solves by interpreting and adapting guidelines in the field and reviews situational details and assessment with supervisor for a second opinion and consultation.

Makes decisions based on interpretation of the data presented and/or refines the methods and techniques used. Uses judgment to interpret and adapt program guidelines/procedures based on specific concerns, needs, or problems presented by client/family.

Determines the processes and methods to follow based on assessment of the client/family presentation and their strengths; takes a course of action from varying alternatives to provide client/family‑centred support and care.

Provides group, individual and/or family counseling to clients with appropriate supervision and coordinates treatment phases with both internal and/or external service providers and/or family supports as appropriate.

Maintains records of counseling, coordination of care, child and family team meetings and/or case management activities for reporting and tracking purposes and completes all documentation for client medical records in accordance with documentation timelines and in compliance with Medicaid, licensing and other regulatory requirements/agencies as defined by program.

Demonstrates knowledge…