Child Primary Clinical Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY The Bilingual Senior Counselor provides direct services/case management/coordination of care to an assigned caseload of individuals/families. This position assists in accessing needed supports and resources in the community, facilitates ongoing communication and advocacy between the family, DCF, school, probation and any other involved supports or service providers. This position may also facilitate/co-facilitate groups in accordance to standard practice.   Bilingual required in Spanish and English.    $2,288 annual bilingual stipend.   $2,500 sign on bonus! Half at start & half at 1 year of service!   Salary: $48,000   EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS BA/BS degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or related field is required. Previous experience working with client population with mental health and/or co-occurring substance use disorders. Effective time management, strong verbal and written communication skills are required.   LOCATION Bristol, CT   SCHEDULE Full time   EMPLOYEE BENEFITS At Wheeler, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Here's how we invest in you:   Nurture Your Health: * Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo * Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna * Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health Secure Your Future: * Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance * 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company Fuel Your Career Growth: * Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program * Access training and development opportunities * Receive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedication Maintain Work-Life Harmony: * Recharge with generous paid time off, including: * 15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge * 8 sick days per year for your well-being * 2 personal days per year for your personal needs * 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you * 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develops case management plans or plans of care and provides direct case management services and/or coordination of care  specific to each assigned client and/or family (biological, foster and/or other caretakers as indicated), including interventions necessary to increase the probability of treatment completion, build on strengths of the client and/or family and to improve life functioning. Submits and reviews documentation as defined by program. Provides front line crisis support to individuals and/or families in the program by phone, in-home and/or in the community as needed based on initial assessment of the presenting concerns and program practice parameters. Problem solves by interpreting and adapting guidelines in the field and reviews situational details and assessment with supervisor for a second opinion and consultation. Makes decisions based on interpretation of the data presented and/or refines the methods and techniques used. Uses judgment to interpret and adapt program guidelines/procedures based on specific concerns/needs/problems presented by client/family. Determines the processes and methods to follow based on assessment of the client/family presentation and their strengths; takes a course of action from varying alternatives to provide client/family centered support and care. Provides group, individual and/or family counseling to clients with appropriate supervision and coordinates treatment phases with both internal and/or external service providers and/or family supports as appropriate. Provides group, individual and/or family counseling to clients with appropriate supervision and coordinates treatment phases with both internal and/or external service providers. Maintains records of counseling, coordination of care, child and family team meetings and/or case management activities for reporting and tracking purposes and completes all documentation for client medical records in accordance with documentation timelines and in compliance with Medicaid, licensing and other regulatory requirements/agencies as defined by program. Demonstrates knowledge of basic psychopathology, crisis theory and other behavioral health concerns, and primary intervention modalities relevant to target population (e.g., skill building, safety planning, parenting skills, and high fidelity wraparound care). Supports daily program specific operational functions as required. May transport clients to appointments or linkages as appropriate. Provides service (evaluation, treatment, wraparound team facilitation, follow-up, case management) in the office and/or community settings outside of the office (e.g., homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, other community locations) and maintains a flexible schedule to ensure services are delivered based on client needs and as defined by the program. Provides/supports safety planning and crisis intervention/clinical emergencies with appropriate supervision including rotating on-call coverage with other team members to ensure 24 hour availability to clients as required by program. Participates in the development, implementation, and facilitation of initial treatment plan or plan of care, transition plan and timeline for strategies and next steps as defined by program. Demonstrates knowledge of internal and external levels of care, referral processes, and resources. Makes clinically appropriate referrals for identified support and service needs in a timely manner. Meets direct service productivity goals as defined by program, understands program/department/agency guidelines, goals and target outcomes, and adheres to practice standards and to data collection and reporting protocols. Identifies potential risk factors and takes measures to reduce those risks in the home through appropriate supervision, reinforcement of positive and safe behaviors, trauma-informed and relationally-based therapeutic interventions as defined by program. Attends and is prepared for scheduled supervision, team meetings, staff meetings or rounds to assist in coordinating case management/care coordination and review of treatment plans/plans of care. Seeks additional supervision or consultation as needed and follows through with supervisory directives. Communicates in a positive, effective manner with client, family, and all internal and external providers. 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.

United by our vision. Leading with empathy. Pioneers in curiosity. Deliver high-quality ADHD Assessments, on your schedule.  Looking to use your clinical skills flexibly and remotely? Healios is looking for ADHD assessment experienced clinicians to deliver assessments for children, young people and adults via our market-leading digital platform. Whether you're picking up extra work or prefer the freedom of freelance, you'll get the tools, support, and autonomy to focus on what matters: delivering great care.  As an associate clinician at Healios, you can scale your caseload up and down to ensure you get the right work-life balance, as you need it. As an ADHD Assessment Clinician you will play a pivotal role in our clinical teams.  Healios’ structured observations involve sessions conducted ‘face-to-face’ via the Healios online platform. Your primary responsibilities will include; * Undertaking diagnostic observations and histories  * Attendance at MDTs * If required, providing post assessment support e.g. feedback  * Whilst you will primarily be undertaking Adult and Children ADHD assessments. You are required to have experience across the lifespan services from under 7’s to adulthood. * You will have the opportunity to work across all service lines (NHS, Melios, Bupa) and we provide the appropriate clinicians with Bupa accreditation   What you need to have If you feel you could be a good fit for the role but do not meet all of the criteria, please do make an application and we will be happy to consider your application. * Minimum of 12 months diagnostic experience including observation and histories  * Experience of assessing both children and adults * Clinical qualification and registration in: * Occupational Therapy * Psychology (Clinical, Counselling or Forensic)  * Speech & Language Therapy  * Paediatrician  * We are no longer accepting applications from nurses to ensure a balance of experience in the team * Clinical registration with HCPC or GMC  * Current DBS in place active on the Update Service (must cover Child/Adult Barring lists) * Comfortable working in a remote environment * Comfortable conducting sessions and associated administration via online platform * Flexibility to support our mission of bringing healthcare to anyone, anytime, anywhere * A commitment to ethical practice and adherence to the highest standards of safeguarding of adults/children * A professional home working environment * Wifi connection. Minimum of 2 mbps up and download speed   What’s in it for you  * 💸£540 per child assessment / £430 per adult assessment * 🧠Use your expertise to deliver remote assessments via a highly efficient virtual technology platform  * 🕐Flexible hours — choose when and how much you work (Mon–Sun, 8:30am–9pm) * 🔧Market Leading Tech, admin + safeguarding support allowing you to focus on high-quality clinical work * 📚CPD + training access included * 👥Join a supportive clinical network * 💷 Automated invoicing    DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION “Do the right thing” is one of our core Healios values. And building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels supported is absolutely the right thing to do. Whether we’re developing a new service line or enhancing one of our products, we need people with different skills, backgrounds, identities and perspectives to ensure our innovations will work for the children and young people we are here to serve. By embracing diversity, we can deliver better care experiences and outcomes, while tackling the inequalities in healthcare provision that exist today.   SAFER RECRUITMENT & PRE- EMPLOYMENT CHECKS  Healios ensures that supporting people to be safe is at the heart of our work and a key priority across all areas of the organisation, We will do our absolute best to keep the people that we support, safe from harm. This starts with our recruitment processes. As part of our pre-employment checks, all employees of Healios will be asked to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Dependent on your role within the business, this will either be an Enhanced or Basic. A Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check will be required. You will also be asked to provide two professional references as a minimum.