Unlicensed Clinician- Reunification and Therapeutic Family Time
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Healthcare
Mental Health
The Village for Families and Children
Job Tracking :
Location: Vernon, CT
Job Level: Any
Education Level: Masters Degree
Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
Years of
Experience:
Any
Starting Date: ASAP
Salary: 54,000
Work Hours: Full time 40 hours
Job DescriptionAnnual salary $54,000
Reunification & Therapeutic Family Time
Responsible for provision of Reunification Readiness, Reunification Services and Therapeutic Family Time. Responsible for assessing the readiness of potential bio families referred to by DCF that may qualify for reunification services. Provide reunification services to families referred by DCF providing short-term intensive in‑home services following the removal of a child(ren) due to abuse or neglect to promote successful reunification. Will conduct weekly home visits and work closely with the bio-family and foster family as well as conduct therapeutic family time (supervised visits) and transportation to and from visits.
This position also provides on‑call support to families and provides intervention as needed.
This program does not require staff to be licensed eligible
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JOB SUMMARY
The Clinician provides direct services to clients, in the office, school, or other identified setting to meet the unique needs of families served. Unlicensed clinicians are hired prior to obtaining their license to practice as mental health practitioners (i.e., psychology, social work, LMFT, LPC, LADC). Unlicensed clinicians will receive supervision by a licensed clinician and may be offered training opportunities. When eligible, all unlicensed clinicians are expected to obtain licensure to be considered for ongoing employment at The Village.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and engagement.
- Determine DSM V Diagnosis in consultation with Supervisor and Medical Director or designated Psychiatrist, as needed.
- Develop treatment plans and contracts for services.
- Implement treatment plans, modifying them as appropriate during treatment.
- Discharge planning, which may include linkages to community support services.
- Provide case management services.
- Complete clinical documentation required by agency and program policies, HIPAA regulations, and funding sources.
- Maintain productivity targets determined by service.
- MSW or equivalent required with a minimum of 3 years’ post graduate clinical experience preferred.
- Clinical degree in social work, psychology, or other licensed‑eligible counseling degree.
- LMSW or equivalent required and licensed eligible.
- Must be able to function independently and be able to seek guidance when necessary.
- Strong diagnostic, assessment and treatment skills for individual, family, and group therapy.
- Extensive experience working with culturally diverse urban populations, a wide age range, and a variety of clinical presentations; cultural competency to serve a diverse population.
- Knowledge of behavioral health, child welfare systems, and community resources.
- Ability to author professional/clinical reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
- Knowledge of and ability to use…
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