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POSITION SUMMARY The Multi-Systemic Therapy Clinician provides model adherent intensive in home clinical treatment to adolescents with substance abuse and delinquent behaviors and their families. This position requires a completion of a five day training certifying them in the MST model.  He/She maintains a positive and optimistic attitude and works collaboratively with internal and external providers to maintain effective and well coordinated care. The MST Clinician also completes documentation in an accurate, timely, and compliant manner consistent with regulatory guidelines to contribute to the financial viability of the program. May Grads eligible for $1.000 sign on bonus! $500 paid at date of hire and $500 paid at one year of service EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work or related license eligible field or a doctoral degree in Psychology is required. Must hold one of the...

Overview: The Therapist/Clinician utilizes an intensive home-based treatment approach for families with children ages 6-17 involved with the CT Department of Children and Families protective services due to neglect and physical abuse concerns where there is also a concern about the impact of parental substance abuse on the family. A central part of the model is empirically supported treatment focused on monitoring and treating parental substance abuse. The Therapist/Clinican provides multiple sessions per week with the family, 24-hour crisis support, extensive safety planning and monitoring, and case management services. The team works collaboratively with DCF, the courts, and other formal systems, building on the strengths of family members and increases the family’s connection to a variety of supports in the natural family environment. The Therapist/Clinician provides crisis intervention, counseling, skill-building, concrete services, and advocacy. Requirements &...