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-$60,000

Bilingual Stipend (Spanish and English) $4,576Annually 

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

 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Wheeler, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Here's how we invest in you:

Nurture Your Health:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
• Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health

Secure Your Future:

• Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company

Fuel Your Career Growth:

• Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program
• Access training and development opportunities, including supervision towards licensure
• Get reimbursed for licensure/certification expenses

Maintain Work-Life Harmony:

• Recharge with generous paid time off, including:
• 15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge
• 8 sick days per year for your well-being

• 2 personal days per year for your personal needs
• 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you
• 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones

• Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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.

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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.