Residential Youth Behavioral Therapist

Salary :

$65,000 - 72,000 yearly

Company : Cjr

Job Type : Full Time

Litchfield, Ct

Job Description - Residential Youth Behavioral Therapist

Residential Clinician
Litchfield, CT 06759
$65,000 - $72,000
35 hours per week

Job Description:
The Clinician will provide individual and family therapy to all Community Diversion residents using Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Their primary responsibility is to maintain or re-establish family connections and address family conflict as appropriate; assess client and family needs, develop treatment plans, make appropriate connections to aftercare services in conjunction with the Case Manager, monitor progress, communicate closely with all members of treatment team, and deliver appropriate interventions as indicated by treatment plan. Coordinate home passes for child and family as treatment progresses and child moves towards discharge. Inform all aftercare referrals based on clinical findings.

Work with the child’s treatment team to identify and prioritize needs and develop an individualized treatment plan as well as provide solution-focused interventions
Plan and facilitate the monthly treatment team meeting (every 30 day review) virtual and/or in person
Administer the Short-Term Assessment for Risk and Treatability: Adolescent Version (START: AV) to identify youth risk areas and protective factors that will guide treatment planning and goal setting
Administer additional screenings and assessments for treatment planning purposes: Youth Screening Instrument (MAYSI), Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS) and Inventory of Callous and Unemotional Traits (ICU)
Become trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and support learning skills, coaching, and mindfulness amongst milieu staff
Implement additional services and/or identify additional needs of the adolescent ahead of discharge planning
Conduct weekly individual and family sessions (in program and in youth’s community or at their home)
Complete Behavior Chain Analysis (BCAs), support the Egregious Behavior Protocol (EBP) and offer mental health consultation to program staff
Provide transportation as needed and appropriate (e.g., home family sessions, court hearings)
Input all clinical documentation into the ECR as well data into CDCS within timelines outlined by CSSD

Qualifications & Requirements:

Master’s Degree and appropriate Licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LPC), provisional license required; full licensure - Preferred
Experience working with at-risk or court-involved adolescents – Preferred
Knowledge of strengths-based and trauma-sensitive programming – Preferred
Valid driver’s license and no traffic violations on record, as driving to conduct family sessions in the community is an expectation of the job – Required
Excellent documentation and writing skills – Required
On-call availability (at minimum once a week per month; in a rotation with other team members) – Required
Strong professional verbal communication and written skills – Required

Schedule & Rate of Pay:

Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm or 9:00am-5:00pm
Must be flexible- evenings and/ or weekends availability if needed for clinical sessions and to accommodate family schedules and/or clinical emergencies
Total of 35 hours per week – Salary paying position
$65,000 to $72,000 per year based on licensure, completed education, skills, and qualifications (such as being able to fluently speak Spanish)

CJR Benefits:
At CJR, we pride ourselves on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that encourages and supports a healthy work/life balance. Joining our team, you will enjoy the following benefits:

Company vehicle will be provided
Free daily nutritious meals will be provided each shift
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 carryover)
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.

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