Clinician, Children's Advocacy Center at Klingberg Family Centers
Klingberg Family Centers · Hartford, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Hartford
We are looking to hire a full time Clinician in our Children's Advocacy Center. The Klingberg Children’s Advocacy Center (“KCAC”) is the hub of a multidisciplinary partnership between professionals that investigates allegations of child abuse and exploitation in a child-friendly, developmentally and clinically appropriate, and culturally sensitive manner. Our multidisciplinary team (“MDT”) approach reduces the number of investigative interviews for the victim, allows for medical and mental health services to be more quickly and effectively coordinated for the victim and non-offending family members, and ensures that the team has the appropriate information to reach a result in each case that is in the best interest of the child. Our services include a forensic interview, a coordinated MDT response, specialized mental health services and referrals for specialized medical exams, All KCAC services are tailored to each child and family’s clinical, financial, linguistic, and cultural needs. Under the direction of the Senior Director of Clinical Services and the Klingberg Children’s Advocacy Center (KCAC) Director, the Clinician plans, implements, and monitors clinical education, screening, assessment, referral, psychotherapy and related services for assigned children and their families. Utilizes models of treatment consistent with Klingberg Family Centers' policies and the procedures and practice standards of the KCAC and Outpatient Clinic as applicable; documents progress in treatment for each child and family; provides accurate and timely case data required for program documentation and third party billing.
Full time employees are eligible for our attractive benefits that include but are not limited to: Health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, 401k plus a match, 13 Paid Holidays, 3 Weeks’ Vacation, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, and a Referral Program. We are also currently offering a $1,000 sign on bonus.
Typical Duties Include:
Carries a differentiated caseload involving routine, urgent, and emergent cases often involving complex and difficult clinical situations requiring intensive clinical services and extensive professional diagnostic and treatment experience.
Provides crisis services, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, case management, and other related therapeutic services as clinically indicated.
Maintains flexible availability for in-office services and provides these services to clients during KCAC business hours. Scheduled work hours are arranged with the appropriate program manager.
Performs intake interviews, which include the gathering of information about the client’s symptoms, behavior, functioning, history, needs, goals and preferences.
Obtains necessary releases and consents, and advises client’s about their rights and responsibilities.
Provides clinical consultation and technical guidance to other professional staff.
Participates in staff consultations for the purpose of case presentation and diagnostic and treatment planning for clients.
Spends at least 15% (or other percentage established by program Director and Senior Director) of scheduled work hours providing direct billable services to clients and their families.
Participates in trainings/workshops related to child and family therapy, evidenced-based practices and in expanding knowledge base in child mental health, particularly as it relates to child abuse treatment and the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) model.
Participate in statewide workgroups and initiatives related to the mental health treatment and the Children’s Advocacy Center model.
Makes referrals to and collaborates with psychiatric, psychological, medical and legal professionals as needed.
Works collaboratively with Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) partners including DCF, law enforcement and other legal/social service agencies involved with the client and family.
Sensitivity to and appreciation of the needs and feelings of assigned clients and by skill and understanding in the development and implementation of treatment programs.
Master's Degree in related area (M.S.W., M.F.T), appropriate current certification/licenses.
2-4 years supervised experience in an outpatient treatment setting preferred.
Works a flexible, 40 hours per week schedule including evening hours.
Klingberg Family Centers (and its Affiliates) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, learning or physical disability, past or present history of mental disorder, developmental disabilities, veteran status, or any other category protected by state, federal or local law.
We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
Flexibility to meet the needs of the program.
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