Multidimensional Family Therapist

Multidimensional Family Therapist - Job# 86
Waterbury, CT 06702
Full-Time Salary, 35 hours per week
$55,000 per year

The MDFT Clinical Therapist provides in person intensive treatment services to families including but not limited to crisis intervention, parent guidance and education, advocacy and linkages to other services in neighborhood schools and communities. This individual will identify strengths and challenges of the adolescent, the family, and their transactions with extra familial systems. In addition, the Therapist will emphasize promoting behavior change in the youth’s natural environment.

They will work with families and adolescents in their home environment 2-3 times per week conducting Clinical sessions with youth, parent and family. Therapist will complete all agency documentation such as assessments and weekly progress notes.

• 2-3 Clinical sessions per week including parent, family & individual sessions
  • Clinicians will meet with families based on model/MDFT expectations for Clinical sessions.
• Initiate face-to-face contact with each family within 48 hours from the time referral is assigned by supervisor
• Provide comprehensive MDFT treatment to each family that is individualized and goal oriented
• Collaborate with the family in developing an enduring social support network in the natural environment
• Attend all trainings and maintain MDFT certification
• Submit weekly written progress report to the referral source
• Work with MDFT Therapist Assistant/Case Coordinator to institute community support system
• Complete all required MDFT documentation
• Perform all required training, consultation and evaluation as outlined in MDFT

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related behavioral science Required
• Receipt of provisional license (LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT)
  Required
• Spanish speaking - Preferred but not Required
• Skilled in therapeutic interventions, advocacy, and crisis intervention
• Ability to function independently
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Communication Proficiency

• $55,000 per year
• Full-Time 35 hours per week
• Monday - Friday flexible hours between 8:00am-8:00pm

• Very low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
• Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
• Annual monetary incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
• Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
• 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance

A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs.

At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!

CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.