Bilingual Clinician-Child First

Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

The Early Childhood Clinician provides intensive, home-based integrated prevention and intervention for children birth to 5 years and their families. This will include comprehensive assessment of child and family strengths and needs, development of a family-driven plan, care coordination to connect with community services, and psychotherapeutic, parent-child intervention.

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work or related license eligible field or a doctoral degree in Psychology is required. 3 years of experience working in a therapeutic capacity with young children, including ages birth to five, and their families is preferred.

Credential(s)

Required:

LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMFTA, LPC, LPCA or licensed or license eligible psychologist required.

Current program needs require the ability to fluently communicate in English and Spanish.

Based out of 1 Hope Street, but services DCF Region 6 (New Britain/Meriden)

Full-time position requiring flexibility to meet the needs of children and families served. Schedule may include working until 7:00 p.m. up to two evenings per week.

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
• Receive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedication
• Get reimbursed for licensure/certification expenses

• 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)

Participates in a rotating on-call schedule shared among designated clinical team members to provide after-hours support for clients and families.

Provides intensive, home-based integrated prevention and intervention with children and their families using trauma informed, relationally based, parent-child psychotherapy and other modalities in accordance with project replication standards.

Maintains knowledge of early childhood development and disability; emotional/behavioral health; parent-child relationships and attachment theory; effects of environmental risks on early childhood brain development; and family dynamics. Knowledge and experience working with adults with mental health and cognitive challenges.

Conducts program specific screening and evaluation, and formulate diagnosis in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM). Develops and documents clear, clinical formulations and treatment plans that are individualized and measurable, and developed in collaboration with the client/family, and others as relevant.

Demonstrates knowledge of psychopathology and other behavioral health concerns and primary modalities of psychotherapeutic intervention. Triages clinical emergencies and implements program specific safety and consultation protocols. Utilizes best practices and evidence based practice models where appropriate…