Bilingual Clinician Child First
Wheeler Clinic
- Bristol, CT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Licensure reimbursement
- Supervision hours towards licensure- For Work Life Balance- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal leave
-15 vacation days in first year
-9 company paid holidays
-2 personal days
-2 floating holidays
-8 sick days- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling- Employee discounts on cell phone servicesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvides intensive, home-based integrated prevention and intervention with children and their families using trauma informed, relationally based, parent-child psychotherapy and other modalities in accordance with project replication standards.Maintains knowledge of early childhood development and disability; emotional/behavioral health; parent-child relationships and attachment theory; effects of environmental risks on early childhood brain development; and family dynamics. Knowledge and experience working with adults with mental health and cognitive challenges.Conducts program specific screening and evaluation, and formulate diagnosis in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM). Develops and documents clear, clinical formulations and treatment plans that are individualized and measurable, and developed in collaboration with the client/family, and others as relevant.Demonstrates knowledge of psychopathology and other behavioral health concerns and primary modalities of psychotherapeutic intervention. Triages clinical emergencies and implements program specific safety and consultation protocols. Utilizes best practices and evidence based practice models where appropriate and adheres to Child First model and program expectations.Works in the home in partnership with the Early Childhood Parent Educator/ Care Coordinator.Develops family-driven service and treatment plans, in partnership with the family and identified service providers within the context of a culturally sensitive approach.Maintains all appropriate documentation and data systems relating to service delivery for clinical accountability.Participates in community collaborative meetings, conferences and trainings when appropriate.Communicates in a positive, effective manner with all clinical and administrative service providers and seeks consultation from others when appropriate.Works under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director/Program Manager.Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of families.Demonstrates excellent oral, written, and computer skills.Adheres to all agency and department policies and procedures (e.g., confidentiality, reports child abuse, safety & infection control) and displays excellent work habits (e.g., provides excellent service, attendance and promptness at work and meetings, timeliness in completing work).Continues 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.Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.