Clinician-Child First- Home Visiting

　　New Britain, CT, USA Req #1356

　　Thursday, January 4, 2024

　　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

　　Wheeler Clinic’s Child First program is seeking an Early Childhood Clinician to visit with children, birth to age 5, and their caregivers in the family’s home. The Clinician, teams with a Care Coordinator to help heal and protect children and their caregivers from the effects of trauma, and chronic stress. The team strengthens caregiver-child relationships, supports caregivers to understand the meaning of their child’s behavior, and connects families to community supports. The Clinician uses trauma-informed Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), a relationship-based caregiver-child treatment. The intervention focuses on enhancing the caregiver’s capacity to provide sensitive, age-appropriate care and protection, promoting security and mutual joy in caregiver-child relationships. We engage with children in a way they know how to communicate, through play. The Early Childhood Clinician will receive thorough training in the evidence-based Child First model, child development, and CPP. Supervisors provide regular reflective supervision, and support your work-life balance.

　　$3,000 sign on bonus half paid at start and the other half paid at one year of service.

　　Bilingual Clinicians get an additional $4,160 per year!

　　EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

　　Wheeler offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:

　　For Good Health

　　Anthem Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance

　　Health Savings Account (HSA), with company contribution

　　Wellness Programs

　　Free annual flu shots

　　For a Secure Future

　　Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

　　For Retirement

　　403(b) Plan

　　For Career Advancement

　　Education Reimbursement Program

　　Training and development opportunities

　　-Licensure reimbursementFor Work Life Balance

　　Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal leave

　　-15 vacation days -8 sick days -9 company paid holidays -2 personal days -2 floating holidaysEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling

　　Employee discounts on cell phone services

　　EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

　　Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work or related license eligible field or a doctoral degree in Psychology is required. 3 years of experience working in a therapeutic capacity with young children, including ages birth to five, and their families is preferred.

　　LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

　　Credential(s) Required: LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMFTA, LPC, LPCA or licensed or license eligible psychologist required.

　　LOCATION

　　Plainville is the office location. May have to travel to New Britain, Bristol CT or surrounding towns that are in the catchment area

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Provides intensive, home-based integrated prevention and intervention with children and their families using trauma informed, relationally based, parent-child psychotherapy and other modalities in accordance with project replication standards.

　　Maintains knowledge of early childhood development and disability; emotional/behavioral health; parent-child relationships and attachment theory; effects of environmental risks on early childhood brain development; and family dynamics. Knowledge and experience working with adults with mental health and cognitive challenges.

　　Conducts program specific screening and evaluation, and formulate diagnosis in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM). Develops and documents clear, clinical formulations and treatment plans that are individualized and measurable, and developed in collaboration with the client/family, and others as relevant.

　　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 evidence based practice models where appropriate and adheres to Child First model and program expectations.

　　Works in the home in partnership with the Early Childhood Parent Educator/ Care Coordinator.

　　Develops family-driven service and treatment plans, in partnership with the family and identified service providers within the context of a culturally sensitive approach.

　　Maintains all appropriate documentation and data systems relating to service delivery for clinical accountability.

　　Participates in community collaborative meetings, conferences and trainings when appropriate.

　　Communicates in a positive, effective manner with all clinical and administrative service providers and seeks consultation from others when appropriate.

　　Works under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director/Program Manager.

　　Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of families.

　　Demonstrates excellent oral, written, and computer skills.

　　Adheres to all agency and department policies and procedures (e.g., confidentiality, reports child abuse, safety & infection control) and displays excellent work habits (e.g., provides excellent service, attendance and promptness at work and meetings, timeliness in completing work).

　　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.

　　Other details

　　Pay Type Salary

　　Required Education Master’s Degree

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　　New Britain, CT, USA