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Boys & Girls Village
Clinician-Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy
Career Insights for Family / Behavioral Therapist
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What they do
A Family or Behavioral Therapist works with clients who need help dealing with emotional disorders or problems with family and relationships. Addresses client problems in the context of family relationships; helps clients develop ways to recognize and change behavior patterns. Works with individuals, couples or families.
$63,606 / year median in Connecticut
+24% projected growth
Job Description
Location:
Fairfield County and Greater New Haven, CT BGV is seeking a Licensed or License-Eligible Clinician for our Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy Increased compensation for Bi-lingual Spanish speaking candidates Position is currently being offered as a hybrid schedule with remote and in-home sessions Must hold one of the following credentials to start a position: LMSW, LCSW, LMFTA, LMFT, LPCA, LPC or licensed or license eligible psychologist. Please note that you can apply prior to receiving the above credentials.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
- Participates in on-call rotation both telephonic and in-person coverage as clinically indicated. On call
- 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