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 & Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a related subject area.
- Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) or Associate License required for Master of Marriage and Family Therapy and/or master’s in counseling (LMFT-A or LPC-A)
Employee Benefits
Wellmore is a vibrant mental health treatment and substance abuse recovery organization offering innovative and evidenced-based care models throughout the Northwest region of CT. We offer a supportive work atmosphere, focused on staff development and training, as well as offer a competitive array of benefits:
Wellmore, Inc. is one of the largest behavioral health and substance use providers in western Connecticut, serving 43 towns in northwestern Connecticut.
As a private, non-profit company, Wellmore operates with nearly 260 employees, 9 sites, and serves approximately 10,000+ clients annually.
Wellmore offers client-centered interventions that are developmentally appropriate, evidence-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed.
Covid-19 Safety Precautions
Wellmore offers a comprehensive array of benefits: