Mid-Fairfield Community Care Center, a non-profit children's mental health agency based in Norwalk, CT, is seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) Intake Clinician/therapist for the outpatient mental health clinic. Excellent opportunity for a Masters Level or higher clinician/therapist to gain experience completing intake assessments/diagnostic evaluations for all ages (children, adolescents and adults). The therapist will complete comprehensive intake assessments and provide some ongoing outpatient therapy to Spanish speaking children, families and/or adults as needed.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients and generate clinical formulations that inform the individualized treatment plans for clients
• Conduct risk assessments to determine appropriate level of care for clients seeking services
• Maintain all necessary electronic health records and scheduling requirements
• Participate in transition meetings as needed to facilitate smooth case assignments/transitions for ongoing therapy
• Attend psychiatric evaluation and medication management appointments with psychiatry team as needed
• Participate in Staff Meetings, Case presentations, Community meetings, In-Service Training Activities, and Workshops identified by the Child Guidance Center of Mid-Fairfield County as conducive to continued growth and skill development.
• Collaborate with outside providers including but not limited to referrals sources, educational providers, and other community partners
• Participate in after hours on-call (telephone consult only) rotation (if needed) at a rate of approximately one time every 6-8 weeks.

Mid-Fairfield Community Care Center provides mental health diagnostic assessments and treatment services including individual, family, group therapy, and parent guidance. The outpatient program provides trauma informed treatment, cognitive, relational, family, behavioral, and play therapy interventions to children/adolescents and families. Continuing Education and training (i.e. Evidence-based Practices) offered. Supervision toward CT State Licensure (LCSW, PH.D, LMFT, LPC) provided. Bilingual (Spanish/English) is required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited school of Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or Psychology Program
• Must have CT State license or Associate License in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or Psychology
• Minimum two-years relevant experience working with children and families and risk and crisis assessment skills
• Experience providing, individual, family, and/or group therapy; Ability to provide assessments and therapy in Spanish/English required.
• Experience and competence working with individuals and families from culturally diverse backgrounds required (EOE).
• Computer skills, including MS Office; familiarity with electronic health record systems a plus.

Schedule

Position is a full time, 40 hour position, Monday through Friday. Schedule is flexible but typically involves 2 days working 12:30-8:30 or 11-7:00 and 3 days 9-5:00 or 10-6:00.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary range $54,000-70,000+ based on credentials, experience and skills. Additional compensation offered based on exceeding client quotas and for on-call rotation.

Excellent benefits package includes generous vacation policy, employee health, dental, and vision insurance, and 403(b) plans.

Continuing Education and training (i.e. Evidence-based Practices) offered.

Supervision toward CT State Licensure (LCSW, PH.D, LMFT, LPC) provided.

To learn more about the Child Guidance Center please visit our website at www.mfccc.org.'
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Work Remotely

• Mostly in-person with a possible 1 day of telehealth therapy

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Language:

• Spanish fluently (Required)

License/Certification:

• CT License MSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMFTA, LPC, LPCA , PHD (Required)

Work Location: One location

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