$62,000 salary

plus the opportunity to earn an additional $8,000/yr in 1/4ly incentives

plus $7,500 Sign-On bonus

May 2023 Graduates and those that are license eligible are encouraged to apply - we are interviewing now!

Background

IICAPS Clinicians provide intensive home-based services to children at risk for psychiatric hospitalization. Services provided include individual and family therapy, parenting skills training, crisis support, extensive case management, and advocacy. IICAPS operates from a team approach and consists of a Clinician and Mental Health Counselor, both of whom participate in sessions and treatment meetings. A treatment plan tailored to the child and family is developed and implemented by the two-person team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services with early school-aged children and their families including but not limited to evaluation/assessment; home & community-based services; outreach; case and care management; individual and family therapies; crisis intervention; and behavioral analysis.
• Collaborate with other professionals, team members, and related community services (including consultation and/or community and/or school placements).
• Work in partnership with Case Manager (Mental Health Counselor) to provide tailored treatment plan
• Available to work a flexible schedule to support families - the majority of hours worked are in the later afternoon and evenings based on family's schedules.
• Practice clinical emphasis on child development and attachment.

The position offers:

Mileage reimbursement for business-related miles when using personal vehicles.

laptops and smartphones

A competitive benefits package that also includes 3 professional development days

FREE clinical supervision.

Locations: Waterbury (141 E. Main Street)

Torrington (30 Peck Road)

Danbury (41 Kenosia Ave)

Requirements

• Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology/Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related human services field.
• Must hold one of the following credentials to start employment: LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPCA, LPC, or licensed or license-eligible psychologist in Connecticut.
• Experience: 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience working with early school-aged children or families is preferred. Experience in child development theory, family therapies, as well as family systems theory and practice, is preferred.
• Skill to maintain a professional, confidential work environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time in an efficient manner
• Ability to relate to children and families in a positive manner
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with children and families
• Bilingual English and Spanish required.