Clinician- MDFT (SIGN ON BONUS)
Clinician- MDFT
Location: Norwalk, CT
- BGV is seeking a Licensed or License-Eligible Clinician for our Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy
- Increased compensation for Bi-lingual Spanish speaking candidates
- $2,000 Sign on Bonus Offered
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Clinician provides in home intensive treatment services to families to meet the broad needs of children and adults to be served. Therapists assume responsibility for coordinating the provision of services by other community professions. They must work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate the individual family needs, schedules, and in order to respond to a crisis.
- Provides in home intensive treatment services to families including: crisis intervention, parent guidance and education, brief psychotherapy, concrete services, advocacy and linkage to other services and supportive interventions individualized to meet the broad needs of children and adults to be served.
- Evening appointments up to 8pm when clinically indicated, often at least 2 -3 times per week. Demonstrates understanding of and adherence to the MDFT model, and shows fidelity to all contract, certification, and licensing requirements. TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED
- Provides services consistent with Boys & Girls Village standards (carries a caseload of 6 -8 families, average of 15-18 hours direct service hours per week)
- Maximize program utilization, and ensure appropriate billing of services
- Requires a Master’s Degree in social work or similar degree.
- Must be licensed or license-eligible
- Bi-lingual in English-Spanish
- Be willing to provide services in the home
- Ability to be flexible with work schedule
PURPOSE/FUNCTION OF THE PROGRAM:
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
LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR CLINICAL POSITIONS:
Candidate must hold one of the following credentials: LMSW, LCSW, LMFTA, LMFT, LPCA, LPC or licensed or licensed-eligible Psychologist in the State of Connecticut.
COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
Boys & Girls Village (BGV) takes pride in the supportive, team-oriented environment we offer to our employees.
FOR YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including an option that is free to employees. Currently using United HealthCare
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Free annual flu shots
- Wellness workshops
FOR YOUR FUTURE
- a 401K plan with employer contributions
- Company paid life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability.
FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT
- A tuition reimbursement program and free licensing supervision.
- Partnership with CT Non-Profit Alliance for 10% - 20% tuition discounts at participating universities
- Training and development opportunities
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer
FOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE
- 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
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS
- 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
We are an equal opportunity employer.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.