Bilingual Clinician-Functional Family Therapy

Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives.  Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

POSITION SUMMARY
Be part of an exciting new program in Connecticut designed to help children and teens in foster care thrive. The Bilingual Functional Family Therapy understands the importance of working relationally to support youth through family therapy with both the foster family and with the birth family or other permanency resource.  The clinical training, coaching, and ongoing support to therapists in FFT-FC is exceptional, with proven outcomes for youth, and greater satisfaction for foster families.  Join a team that is helping to make the experience of foster care better for all.

 
Salary-$59,000
 
$3,000 Sign-On Bonus! Half paid upon hire and half paid at one year of service!

Bilingual Stipend 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work or other related field required. At least 1 year of experience working with behavioral health service delivery to children, adolescents and families is required. Experience working with the foster care population is preferred. Candidate must be able to speak fluently in both English and Spanish.

Must hold one of the following credentials: LMSW, LCSW, LMFTA, LMFT, LPCA, LPC or licensed or license-eligible Psychologist in the State of Connecticut.

LOCATION

Office located in Plainville, CT and will also be working in the Waterbury community

SCHEDULE
Full Time
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates knowledge of psychopathology and other behavioral health concerns and primary modalities of psychotherapeutic intervention.

Triages clinical emergencies and implements program specific safety and consultation protocols.

Utilizes best practices and evidenced based practice models where appropriate and adheres to model and program expectations.

 Communicates in a positive, effective manner with children, foster families, biological families, and all internal and external providers involved as required.
 

Attends all necessary internal and external meetings with foster care staff, providers, foster parents, and children associated with the foster care program.

Provides support/direction to foster families to assist them in caring for the children placed in their homes.

Monitors foster parent compliance with program expectations/policy and assists families in meeting these requirements.

Assesses and trains prospective foster families for participation in the program.

Assists in the development and delivery of ongoing training to current foster families and staff.

Re-evaluates current families, assessing family strengths and needs and developing necessary action plans with family.
 

Performs comprehensive home studies and assessments with prospective and current families as needed.
 

Meets direct service productivity goals as defined by the program. Demonstrates knowledge of program/department/agency goals and target outcomes, and adheres to practice standards and to data collection and reporting protocols.
 

Attends and is prepared for scheduled supervision. Seeks additional supervision or consultation as needed and follows through with supervisory directives.
 

Documents all client related information in compliance with agency policy and DCF contractual standards for child and/or families within the foster care program.
 

Provides service in the office and/or community settings outside the office (e.g., homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, other community locations) as defined by the program.
 

Provides after hours on call response to foster children and their families on a rotating basis with other foster care program staff.
 

Promotes and supports the foster care program within the community, and assists with recruitment and training as needed.
 

Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.

Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.