Clinician-Child First- Home Visiting

POSITION SUMMARY Wheeler Clinic’s Child First program is seeking an Early Childhood Clinician to visit with children, birth to age 5, and their caregivers in the family’s home.  The Clinician, teams with a Care Coordinator 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 Clinician uses trauma-informed Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), a relationship-based caregiver-child treatment.  The intervention focuses on enhancing the caregiver’s capacity to provide sensitive, age-appropriate care and protection, promoting security and mutual joy in caregiver-child relationships.   We engage with children in a way they know how to communicate, through play. The Early Childhood Clinician will receive thorough training in the evidence-based Child First model, child development, and CPP.  Supervisors provide regular reflective supervision,  and support your work-life balance.   $3,000 sign on bonus half paid at start and the other half paid at one year of service. Bilingual Clinicians get an additional $4,160 per year!   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               -Licensure reimbursement - 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 holidays  - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling - Employee discounts on cell phone services 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. 3 years of experience working in a therapeutic capacity with young children, including ages birth to five, and their families is preferred. LICENCE REQUIREMENTS Credential(s) Required: LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMFTA, LPC, LPCA or licensed or license eligible psychologist required.    LOCATION Plainville is the office location. May have to travel to New Britain, Bristol CT or surrounding towns that are in the catchment area    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides intensive, home-based integrated prevention and intervention with children and their families using trauma informed, relationally based, parent-child psychotherapy and other modalities in accordance with project replication standards.   Maintains knowledge of early childhood development and disability; emotional/behavioral health; parent-child relationships and attachment theory; effects of environmental risks on early childhood brain development; and family dynamics. Knowledge and experience working with adults with mental health and cognitive challenges.   Conducts program specific screening and evaluation, and formulate diagnosis in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM).  Develops and documents clear, clinical formulations and treatment plans that are individualized and measurable, and developed in collaboration with the client/family, and others as relevant.   Demonstrates knowledge of psychopathology and other behavioral health concerns and primary modalities of psychotherapeutic intervention.  Triages clinical emergencies and implements program specific safety and consultation protocols.  Utilizes best practices and evidence based practice models where appropriate and adheres to Child First model and program expectations.   Works in the home in partnership with the Early Childhood Parent Educator/ Care Coordinator.   Develops family-driven service and treatment plans, in partnership with the family and identified service providers within the context of a culturally sensitive approach.   Maintains all appropriate documentation and data systems relating to service delivery for clinical accountability.    Participates in community collaborative meetings, conferences and trainings when appropriate.   Communicates in a positive, effective manner with all clinical and administrative service providers and seeks consultation from others when appropriate.   Works under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director/Program Manager.   Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of families.    Demonstrates excellent oral, written, and computer skills. Adheres to all agency and department policies and procedures (e.g., confidentiality, reports child abuse, safety & infection control) and displays excellent work habits (e.g., provides excellent service, attendance and promptness at work and meetings, timeliness in completing work).   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.