Multi-Systemic Therapy – Family Integrated
Waterbury, CT
Full Time
MST-FIT
Mid Level
Multi-Systemic Therapy – Family Integrated
Waterbury, CT 06702
Full-Time 35-hours, Salary $68,000
About This Position:
The MST-FIT Therapist will hold a caseload of five (5) families and provide intensive, in home and community-based treatment for adolescents with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. This individual will identify strengths and challenges of the adolescent, the family, and their transactions with extra familial systems. In addition, the Therapist will emphasize promoting behavior change in the youth’s natural environment. FIT is designed to assist adolescents and their families with the transition from residential placement back into the community and their home.
- Initiate face to face contact with each family within 24 hours from the time of referral
- Provide comprehensive MST-FIT treatment to each family that is individualized and family-centered
- Provide FIT services in each family’s home with a minimum of one (1) scheduled appointment per week
- Attend initial and ongoing MST-FIT training
- Collaborate with the family in developing an enduring social support network in the natural environment
- Provide a range of goal-educated services to each client and family including but not limited to; improving parenting practices, increasing family affection, decreasing association with deviant peers and increasing association with pro-social peers
- Help clients and families attain appropriate educational supports including but not limited to; obtaining school records, updated homework requirements, attendance at school meetings, and assisting parents in advocating for PPT and/or IEP’s
- Submit a monthly written progress report to the referring Probation Officer and residential program’s Clinician that is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations concerning privacy and confidentiality
- Discuss termination recommendation with referring Probation Officer
- Conduct a termination interview with the family to summarize the progress made during treatment
- Therapists will be accessible to families’ 24-hours per day, 7 days per week for crisis intervention and to provide between-session skill coaching
Position Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related behavioral science - Required
- LMSW, LPC-A, or MFT-A - Required
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in therapeutic interventions, advocacy, and crisis management - Required
- Ability to function independently
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Communication Proficiency
- Collaboration Skills
Rate of Pay and Schedule
- $68,000 salary
- 35 hours per week
- Monday-Friday with flexible start and end times ranging from 7:00am-8:00pm
- Must be available for on-call duties to handle client emergencies
FULL-TIME 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, full-time employees will enjoy the following benefits:
- Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
- Medical, Dental and 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)
- Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
- Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
- Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
- Annual monetary incentives
- Tuition Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Career Growth Opportunities
- 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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