SafeHaven Clinician ( Full Time) English/Spanish Fluency Preferred Kids in Crisis is Connecticut's ONLY free, round-the-clock agency providing emergency shelter , crisis counseling and community educational programs for children of all ages and families dealing with a wide range of crises, including domestic violence, mental health and family problems, substance abuse, economic difficulties and more.
REPORTS TO: Director of SafeHaven Program
Clinical Work: Comprehensive knowledge of strengths and challenges related to abused, neglected and at risk youths Implement and maintain a therapeutic residential living environment. Establish a therapeutic rapport with difficult clients Maintain client caseload of up to 12 children/adolescents Provide individual, family, and group sessions Practical experience in providing crisis intervention and brief solution focused counseling. Assess client needs, develop SMART service goals and discharge plans, and make verbal and written clinical recommendations Program Development and Community Collaboration: Assist Clinical Director in oversight and implementation of residential program Collaborate and coordinate extensively with services in the communities Advocate for client's needs and maintain a strong and positive working relationship with guardians, school personnel, and local mental health providers. Administrative: Collaborate with Clinical Director for changes in program development. Assist and support Clinical Director in supervision of clinical team. Contributing member of Residential Leadership Team and Multi-disciplinary team. Qualifications/Requirements: MSW or related Master's degree in Counseling or Human Services is required. Minimum 3-5 years post-graduate experience with clinical assessments and crisis intervention Experience with individual, group, and family therapy preferred but not required. Extensive working knowledge of DSM - IV/V as it relates to early childhood and adolescents Working knowledge of common therapeutic modalities used with children across the developmental spectrum ( CBT, DBT ) Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team and knowledge of community resources a plus. Ability to make good clinical decisions and provide leadership to Senior Counselors is necessary. Excellent verbal and written skills specifically diagnostic assessments and clinical recommendations . License eligible in the State of CT preferred Written and oral Spanish fluency preferred
