Bilingual Youth Therapist

Job description

Bilingual Youth Therapist

The Bilingual Youth Therapist will provide community-based treatment for children ages 12-17 struggling with delinquent behaviors. This individual will work with the youth and their family to identify strengths and challenges in the school, home, community and other systems involved in the adolescent's life. In addition, the Therapist will emphasize behavior change in the youth's natural ecology by developing weekly treatment goals with the family. The Therapist will be part of a clinical team including the supervisor, Team Consultant, Agency Psychiatrist and other Therapists. Model specific training will be provided to all therapists, as well as weekly supervision for ongoing case conceptualization and support with treatment goals.

Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive MST (Multi-Systemic Therapy) treatment to each family that is individualized and family oriented.

Collaborate with the family in developing an enduring social support network in the natural environment.

Have MST (Multi-Systemic Therapy) therapist provide a range of goal-educated services to each client and family.

Submit a monthly written progress report to the referring provider.

Discuss recommendation of transition from one department to the next step with referring provider.

Conduct a termination interview with the family to summarize the progress made during treatment.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in social work, counseling and/or Marriage and Family Therapy – Required

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/ LMSW, LPC-A, or LMFT-A – Required

Valid driver's license - Required

Able to speak Spanish and English (to communicate with clients and their family members) - Required

Minimum of 2 years' experience with individual and family counseling – Preferred but not Required

Schedule and Rate of Pay:

Mon-Fri with flexible start and end times

Typical work hours are 9:00am-5:00pm

Days will vary ranging from 7:00am- 9:00pm

Total of 35 hours per week

Salary $70,000 - $72,100 per year

Additional $5,000 onboarding payment

Benefits:

Company vehicle will be provided

Flexible work schedule

Low-cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plan Options

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment

Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)

Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)

Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and holiday time off)

Annual Monetary Incentives

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program

Employee Discounts (Cell Phone, Computer)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid

10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance

About CJR: A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!

CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.

Worksite address

waterbury, CT, 06720, US

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