Clinician-Functional Family Therapy- Foster Care

POSITION SUMMARY The Clinician provides support, training, assessment, and service coordination to prospective and current therapeutic foster families. The Clinician serves as a member of the therapeutic team providing support to staff and families in the management of placement stability.   SALARY $62,000   Eligible for a $3,000 sign on bonus, half at hire & half at 1 year of service!   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.   Licensure Requirements for Clinical Positions Must be licensed or license eligible LPCA, LMFTA, LPC, LMFT or Psychologist. If you are a MSW, a LMSW (permit or license) or LCSW will be required to begin employment.   LOCATION Bristol, CT   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 Receive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedication 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. 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.