Therapist Assistant

• BGV is seeking Bachelor level with experience working with adolescents and families for our Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy
• Increased compensation for Bi-lingual candidates for qualified positions

Therapist Assistants develop a trusting supportive relationship with family members through direct contact in the context of home visits to, phone contacts and assistance in times of crisis. They must work a flexible schedule in order accommodate the individual family needs, schedules, and in order to respond to crisis and are under the supervision of the Program Manager.

• Provides services to families including but not limited to accompanying parents to appointments as needed, work as part of the treatment teams with the assigned clinician, facilitate the HIV/STD prevention group and interact with other service providers as appropriate.
• Evening appointments are required up to 8pm (several times per week). Weekend hours must be provided when clinically indicated.
• Demonstrates understanding of and adherence to the MDFT model, and shows fidelity to all contract, certification, and licensing requirements.
• Provides services consistent with MDFT model and Boys & Girls Village standards (provides support to 3 therapists: 18 – 24 families)
• Gathers and completes all QI and DCF required measures, e.g., Ohio, GAIN-Q,PIE
• Bachelor level and experience working with adolescents and families.
• Experience or comfort level working with families in their homes.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and use of a reliable automobile.
• Demonstrates culturally competent work history and training.
• Be willing to provide services in the home
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule

The MDFT program is a family focused, ecologically oriented evidence based model effective in the treatment of children/adolescents between the ages of 9 and 18 with substance abuse and/or dependence issues, or with disruptive behaviors and/or comorbid psychiatric issues who are at risk for substance abuse

Boys & Girls Village (BGV) takes pride in the supportive, team-oriented environment we offer to our employees.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits,
including an option that is free to employees .

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Free annual flu shots

Wellness workshops

a 401K plan with employer contributions

Company paid life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability.

• A tuition reimbursement program and free licensing supervision
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• Partnership with CT Non-Profit Alliance for 10% - 20% tuition discounts at participating universities
• Training and development opportunities
• Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer

Competitive salaries, with increased compensation for Bi-lingual in Spanish staff

Generous benefit time, including vacation, sick, and personal time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling for employee and family

• Remote interview process offered
• Personal protective equipment provided and required
• Plastic shields at work stations
• Temperature screening at all entrances
• Social distance guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, Disinfecting, & Cleaning procedures in place