ASTEP Clinician

POSITION SUMMARY The Adolescent Sexual Treatment and Education Program (ASTEP) provides statewide in-home treatment and psychoeducation services for adolescents who have displayed inappropriate or harmful sexual behaviors which have resulted in court involvement. We are looking for clinicians to provide individualized / family services to youth and adolescents with Problem Sexual Behaviors. Clinicians will provide psychoeducation therapeutic sessions and case management services for youth and families. Services will be provided across the state. If you have high energy work from a strengths-based perspective and want to join an organization that is a leader in healthcare then we want to hear from you!SALARY$67000EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy Counseling Social Work or related license eligible field or a doctoral degree in Psychology is of 2 years of experience in counseling of adolescents and families is required as well as 1 year training/experience in treating problem sexual behavior required preference in treating adolescents. Must have a valid drivers license and access to reliable transportationMust hold one of the following credentials: LMSW LCSW LMFTA LMFT LPCA LPC or licensed or license-eligible Psychologist in the State of stipend available for clinicians who are bilingual in Spanish and EnglishLOCATIONOffice is located in Middletown CT. SCHEDULEFull timeEMPLOYEE BENEFITSAt Wheeler were committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Heres how we invest in you:Nurture Your Health:Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through CentivoComprehensive dental and vision insurance through CignaAccess to wellness programs to support your physical and mental healthSecure Your Future:Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance403(b) Plan with contributions from the companyFuel Your Career Growth:Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement ProgramAccess training and development opportunities including supervision towards licensureGet reimbursed for licensure/certification expensesMaintain Work-Life Harmony:Partial work from home opportunitiesRecharge with generous paid time off including:15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge8 sick days per year for your well-being2 personal days per year for your personal needs2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you9 paid company holidays to spend with loved onesAccess free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvides 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 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 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. Position requires after hours on-call in a positive effective manner with client family and all internal and external providers. 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 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 standardized screening tools and collects data as defined by all client related information in compliance with agency policy. Maintains records of therapeutic/case management activities for reporting and tracking purposes and completes all documentation for client medical records in accordance with documentation timelines and in compliance with Medicaid licensing and and is prepared for scheduled supervision and consultations. Seeks additional supervision or consultation as needed and follows through with supervisory 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.