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Family & Children's Aid

Outpatient Clinician - Portuguese Speaking

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$38,529 / year median in Connecticut

+22% projected growth

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Job Description

Family & Children's Aid (FCA) is here to heal and support children and families in their time of need. We are a community-based, non-profit organization providing innovative and responsive programs and services throughout central and western Connecticut. FCA services over 3,000 families a year from low to moderate income. FCA offers a generous benefits package including extensive PTO, holidays, and mental health days along with a competitive salary, quarterly incentive payments, and flexible schedules! Job Description We are currently searching for a Clinician to provide clinical services to children, adults, and families in our Danbury Behavioral Health Center. This is a master's professional-level Clinician position. The Clinician delivers clinical services to children, adolescents and their families, and adults utilizing a variety of treatment modalities, including individual, group, parent and family therapy sessions. The Clinician must develop and maintain daily client case records in accordance with all agency policies and standards. The Clinician must collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, which includes the Clinic Coordinator, Supervisor, nurse practitioners, psychiatrist, medical director, DCF caseworkers, school agents, parents, family members, foster parents and other necessary team members.
Benefits Include:
$3,500 sign-on bonus Competitive pay Flexible Schedule based on Clinician and Client availability Generous 401(k) match Weekly supervision Paid trainings Weekly Payroll with Free Direct Deposit Employee Assistance Program Opportunity for a generous Quarterly Incentive Payment Paid professional development days Major Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance Paid Time Off Policy to support Work-Life Balance. Year 1: 4 weeks / Year 2: 5 weeks / Year 3-5: 6 weeks / Year 6-10: 7 weeks / Year 11+: 8 weeks 12 Paid Holidays FCA is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
QUALIFICATIONS
License eligible Master's Degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy. Social Work Graduates with a LMSW test date and/or Temporary Permit are encouraged to apply Professional Counselor and Marriage & Family Therapist graduates, an Associate license is required (LPC-A or LMFTA) Afternoon and evening work hour availability required FCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled #socialworker #clinician #therapist #behavioralhealth #mentalhealth #LMSW #LCSW #LPCA #LPC #LMFTA #LMFT #psychiatric #nonprofit #licensedclinician #licensedtherapist #DSM5 #MSW #graduate #counselor #social work #licensedsocialworker
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$66,206.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a LMSW, LCSW, LPCA, LPC, LMFT, LMFTA or Temp Permit?
Education:
Master's (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Danbury, CT 06810: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Danbury, CT 06810