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Mental Health Counselor
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Boys & Girls Village
Bridgeport, CT (In Person)
$45,760 Salary, Full-Time
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Mental Health Counselor Boys & Girls Village - 2.6 Bridgeport, CT Job Details Full-time $45,760 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Free flu shots Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Loan forgiveness Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Bachelor of Science Driver's License Working with children Bachelor's degree Organizational skills Human Services Social Work Full Job Description Bridgeport, CT
- BGV is seeking a Bachelor's Level Mental Health Counselor for our Intensive In-home Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS).
- Increased compensation for Bi-lingual Spanish speaking candidates
POSITION OVERVIEW
The IICAPS Mental Health Counselor provides services to families in their homes and out in the community. The Mental Health Counselor must work a flexible schedule, including afternoon, evening, or weekend hours to reduce barriers to treatment and accommodate the family's schedule. Collaborate with clinician in assessment, treatment planning, and stabilization of clients. Offer therapeutic support, parent guidance to families. Carry a case load of 8 to 9 cases; averaging 5.5 hours of direct service per week per case. Work individually with children as clinically indicated. Collaborate with clinician to provide advocacy, case management and concrete services in accordance with treatment plan. Must be willing to schedule family visits during late afternoon and evening times and/or weekend hours. BS in social work or related mental health field or equivalent experience. Prior experience in Human Services, Health Care/Mental Health, Education, Community Organizing, or Advocacy. Experience working with children and adults. Must have valid driver's license and good driving record. Bi-lingual (Spanish) desired.PURPOSE/FUNCTION OF THE PROGRAM
To provide intensive in-home services to children and adolescents who because of the complexity and severity of the psychiatric needs are at risk for hospitalization; to prevent hospitalization or need for other institutional levels of care and to maximize community functioning.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 employee s. Currently using United HealthCare Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Free annual flu shots Wellness workshopsFOR 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) EmployerFOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Competitive salaries, with increased compensation for Bi-lingual candidates for qualified positions. Generous benefit time, including vacation, sick, and personal time Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling for employee and familyCOVID-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.