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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
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.