Join our dedicated and energetic team of educators as a Therapist in our Raymond Hill School. The Raymond Hill School serves elementary, middle, and high school students in need of specialized services delivered in an environment of safety and caring.

Function:
Under the administrative direction of the Senior Director of Education and the clinical supervision of the RHS Clinical Coordinator, plans and monitors the implementation of treatment for the assigned students within a model of treatment established by Klingberg Policies and Procedures and by the Individual Education Plan established by the local education agency; coordinates education staff in their implementation of treatment with day students; and maintains direct clinical responsibilities for a group of children in treatment.

Core Competencies

• Promote Mission: Affirms and upholds the mission, philosophy, policies and vision of the agency.
• Diversity: Promotes and ensures equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work by valuing our workforce, clients and community.
• Professional Behavior: Embodies professionalism and initiative in execution of job responsibilities.
• Growth: Receptive to feedback, willing to learn, and strives for continuous improvement.
• Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.
• Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
• Relationships: Forms RICH (respect, information, connection and hope) relationships with diverse children, youth and families.
• Respect for Clients: Respects and collaborates with and empowers clients and understands their symptoms as adaptations.
• Skill in Individual, Group and Family Therapy: Demonstrates skills in individual, group and family therapy.
• Understands Special Ed Law: Demonstrates an understanding of state and federal laws pertinent to special education.
• Students with Disabilities: Demonstrates an understanding of and the capacity to work with students with a variety of disabilities.
• Use of Theory: Utilizes knowledge of theory of mental health and trauma to deliver effective interventions.
• Basic Knowledge: Understands basic knowledge and understanding of pertinent principles of education and behavior management.
• Skill with Youth: Demonstrates skill in working with youth in individual and group situations.
• Special Needs: Appreciates the special needs and capabilities of students
• Documentation: Documents interventions in well written documents e.g. treatment plans, progress notes, IEPs, and reports.
• Systems Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of behavioral health/educational system and ability to collaborate effectively with other professionals and make appropriate referrals.
• Conflict Management: Encourages creative tension and differences of opinions. Anticipates and takes steps to prevent counter-productive confrontations. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.

Use of capabilities: (illustrated by typical activities)

• Conducts clinical preplacement interview to determine appropriateness for Klingberg Family Centers.
• Completes psychosocial assessment and initial treatment plan within timeframes described in agency policy/procedure.
• Formulates Master Treatment Plan when indicated for specific students within timeframes described in agency policy/procedure.
• Provides individual, group and family therapy to assigned cases as clinically indicated.
• Makes referrals to and collaborates with psychiatric, psychological, medical, and legal professionals as needed.
• Writes weekly progress notes on each student.
• Writes Treatment Reviews for assigned students at intervals described in Master Treatment Plans or at mid-year and year end.
• Leads/co-lead regularly scheduled group therapy sessions and psychoeducation groups for students and/or parents as appropriate.
• Initiates and facilitates Case Reviews as needed.
• Provides crisis intervention services to students.
• Works collaboratively with Department of Children and Families and other legal/social service agencies involved with the client and family.
• Provides clinical consultation to education staff on assigned students.
• Attends Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings for assigned students and assures inclusion in Individualized Education Program (IEP) behavioral and social-emotional goals, as appropriate.
• Collaborates with, and provides support and development to agency staff, and provides program enhancement and clinical training when indicated.
• Attends administrative and clinical meetings, as appropriate.
• Formulates aftercare plan with student, family and other care providers and completes Discharge Summary within timeframes described in agency policy/procedure.
• Develops, with supervisor, a yearly plan for professional development.
• Provides additional clinical management functions as appropriate or requested.

Use of capabilities is characterized by sensitivity to and appreciation of the needs and feelings of assigned students and by skill and understanding in the development and implementation of treatment programs.

Education/Experience/Other requirements:Master's Degree in social work or related field and Connecticut State Department of Education certification required; Connecticut State mental health licensure and 2-4 years supervised experience in individual, group, and family therapy preferred. Acquisition and maintenance of certifications in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and CPR/First Aid required.

Duration: 10 Months

*We are currently offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• LMSW, LCSW, MFTA, LMFT, LPCA, LPC (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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