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Wheeler Clinic Senior Counselor - Child First in Meriden, Connecticut
Senior Counselor - Child First
Meriden, CT, USA ● Plainville, CT 06062, USA ● Wallingford, CT 06492, USA Req #1333
Monday, April 15, 2024
Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.
POSITION SUMMARY
Wheeler Clinic’s Child First program is seeking a Senior Counselor to visit with children, birth to age 5, and their caregivers in the family’s home. The Senior Counselor teams with a Clinician to help heal and protect children and their caregivers from the effects of trauma, and chronic stress. The team strengthens caregiver-child relationships, supports caregivers to understand the meaning of their child’s behavior, and connects families to community supports. The Senior Counselor assesses family service needs and facilitates connections to community-based services . The Senior Counselor also engages caregiver and child in activities that stimulate the child’s development. Together the team focuses on enhancing the caregiver’s capacity to provide sensitive, age-appropriate care and protection, promoting security and mutual joy in caregiver-child relationships. The Senior Counselor will receive thorough training in the evidence-based Child First model, Circle of Security Parenting and the Abecedarian Approach. Supervisors provide regular reflective supervision and support your work-life balance.
Sign on bonus of $2,000 half paid at start and half paid at one year of service
Hourly Rate $21.63
Additional Bilingual Stipend available!
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Wheeler offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:
For Good Health
Anthem Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA), with company contribution
Wellness Programs
Free annual flu shots
For a Secure Future
Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
For Retirement
403(b) Plan
For Career Advancement
Education Reimbursement Program
Training and development opportunities
For Work Life Balance
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal leave
-15 vacation days -8 sick days -9 company paid holidays -2 personal days -2 floating holidaysEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling
Employee discounts on cell phone services
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Education or related field is required. Previous experience working with client population. Effective time management, strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Bilingual Spanish speaking candidate preferred.
LOCATION
Plainville is the office location. May have to travel to Meriden, Wallingford, CT catchment area
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides data support using the Child First Comprehensive Record to help inform program managers and maintain program requirements.
Participates in reflective supervision at the individual and team level with Program Manager and Child First teams.
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.
Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Required Education Bachelor’s Degree
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Meriden, CT, USA
Plainville, CT 06062, USA
Wallingford, CT 06492, USA