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    Residential STAR Home Therapist - West Hartford, United States - The Bridge Family Center

    The Bridge Family Center
    The Bridge Family Center West Hartford, United States

    14 hours ago

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    Job DescriptionThe Bridge Family Center is seeking a Therapist (Clinical Coordinator) for its Hartford STAR Home, serving adolescent males in DCF Care. This person will be responsible for individual, group and family treatment as well as monitoring all aspects of case management and clinical services related to the STAR. Provides clinical supervision for program staff and overall program supervision in the absence of the Program Managers.The Bridge Family Center offers competitive pay and great benefits, including: Medical/Vision, Dental, Employer paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Plans, 403(b) with match, 19 days of vacation to start (increasing annually for the first 5 years), paid sick time, personal time, and 8 paid holidays. As a non-profit organization, we are also eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.All Bridge employees MUST be vaccinated against COVID-19 (or request and be granted a medical or religious exemption upon offer).

    The STAR Home is a community-based, structured, home-like setting with staffing, clinical services, and therapeutic support and guidance offered 24/7. It provides an intensive clinical treatment program that creates a physically, emotionally, and psychologically safe environment for adolescents with complex behavioral health care needs.

    GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsible for individual, group and family treatment as well as monitoring all aspects of case management and clinical services related to the STAR.
    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    I. Clinical support
    1. Works closely with staff team, residents and their families to facilitate treatment planning.
    2. Monitors all aspects of case management including, treatment goals, assessments, medical care, transportation, and family involvement.
    3. Responsible for individual, group and family treatment.
    4. Coordinates all in house groups.
    5. Documents all pertinent data.
    6. Writes discharge summaries.
    7. Works closely with STAR Director and DCF representatives with regard to admissions.
    8. Provides clinical support for residents and their families.
    II. Administrative Duties.
    1. Provides clinical supervision for residential staff along with STAR Program Director.
    2. Coordinates in service training programs.
    3. Aides Program Director in data compilation.
    4. Attends all STAR staff and treatment plan meetings.
    5. Participates in 24 hour on call rotation coverage.
    7. Performs other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications: Master's degree and a minimum of master's/associate's level licensure required (LMSW, LMFT-A, or LPC-A). Clinical licensure preferred (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) Experience working with youths and their families, preferably in a residential setting, as well as good communication and record-keeping skills, supervisory experience, and must be culturally sensitive. Must also have a valid driver's license.

    Pay within the pay range will be commesurate with license status and experience.

    Skills: Demonstrate excellent individual, family and group counseling skills. Ability to interface with large social service agencies. Excellent time management and supervisory skills.