Multisystemic Therapy Clinician

　　New Haven, CT, USA Req #1346

　　Wednesday, January 24, 2024

　　POSITION SUMMARY

　　The Multi-Systemic Therapy Clinician provides model adherent evidence based intensive in-home clinical services to adolescents with substance abuse and delinquent behaviors and their families. The Clinician maintains a positive and optimistic attitude and works collaboratively with internal and external providers to maintain effective and well-coordinated care. The Clinician will complete training, certifying them in the MST model.

　　Location: New Haven/Milford/Meriden catchment area

　　EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

　　Wheeler Clinic 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

　　Company paid long-term disability insurance

　　For Retirement

　　403(b) Plan, with clinic contributions of 4% after 1 year

　　For Career Advancement

　　Education Reimbursement Program

　　Training and development opportunities

　　For Work Life Balance

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

　　Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling

　　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.

　　Must be licensed or license eligible - LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, LPCA, LMFTA, or Psychologist

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Provides coordination for referrals as well as establishes and maintains referral agreements and linkages with community referral sources or ancillary service provider.

　　Conducts program specific screening and evaluation, and formulates diagnosis in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM).

　　Develops and documents, clear clinical formulations and treatment plans that are individualized and measurable, developed in collaboration with the client/family and others as relevant.

　　Provides family and/or individual counseling to clients and their families with appropriate supervision and coordinates treatment phases both internally and with contracted or external service providers.

　　Provides direct case management/therapeutic services and develops case management/therapeutic plans specific to each assigned client and family, including interventions necessary to increase the probability of treatment completion, and to improve life functioning.

　　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.

　　Provides/supports safety planning and crisis intervention with appropriate supervision and as defined by program. This may include after hours on-call responsibilities.

　　Provides service in the office and/or community settings outside of the office (e.g., homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, other community locations) as defined by the program. May transport clients to appointments or linkages as appropriate.

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

　　Documents all client related information in compliance with agency policy.

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

　　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.

　　Other details

　　Job Function 8864

　　Pay Type Salary

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　　New Haven, CT, USA