Reports to: Program Coordinator I/II

Department: Child and Family Services Program: Child Programming

Titles
Reporting Into:

None FLSA Exemption - Check Only One:
Exempt
Non-Exempt
Student/ Intern

Location(s):

New Britain ; Waterbury EEO Category: N/A

Summary:

Serves as active part of a multidisciplinary team that provides outpatient services in a structured
therapeutic environment for children and adolescents who present with a wide range of behavioral
health needs. Engages parents, family members and other pertinent adults to support the child
through the therapeutic process. Treatment is aimed at assisting individuals and families by helping
them develop the skills necessary to improve their quality of life.

Essential Responsibilities and Target Outcomes:

• Assesses, diagnoses and recommends appropriate treatment for child and family and assists

with appropriate referrals and linkage to other services.

• Completes assessment tool, integrates pertinent information to establish diagnosis, and

analyzes data to create clinical formulation within designated timeframe.

• Develops achievable goals with client and family; with measurable and behavioral objectives

within designated timeframes. Monitors treatment progress and provides updates within
identified timeframes and as necessary.

• Performs individual, family and group treatment utilizing evidence based practices to facilitate

positive strength-based change.

• Collaborates and coordinates with external agencies such as schools, pediatricians, DCF, juvenile

court and other social service agencies.

• Responds to crisis situations and triages appropriately, communicating clearly with professionals

–internal and external – to meet presenting client needs.

• Provides referrals and linkage to community and internal resources as necessary to address

client need.

• Secures reimbursement by obtaining authorizations, providing accurate documentation and the

submitting progress notes in a timely manner.

• Completes documentation within designated timeframes as established by CMHA and external

regulatory agencies.

• Performs others related duties as assigned.

Principal Customers:
Clients referred by DCF, Parents, Schools, Court System, Pediatricians, other programs within CMHA
and other social service agencies.

Community Mental Health Affiliates - Job Description

Job Description: Clinician I Child and Family Effective: 5-1-22

Critical Work Relationships:
Directors, coordinators, program clinicians, case managers and psychiatrists, other programs within
CMHA, other Social Service Agencies as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Master’s degree in behavioral health (psychology, social work, counseling,
marriage and family therapy, and/or alcohol and drug counseling)

Credentials and
Licenses:

• License eligible (MFTA, LPCA, LMSW) required.
• Must be eligible for full licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)
• Certified in first aid and CPR
• Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish/English)

Experience: • Demonstrates desire to work with children, adolescents, families and
adults with moderate to severe behavioral health issues.

• Successful experience in the provision of mental health services with

children, adolescents, adults and/or families; preferably a minimum of
two years.

• Demonstrates beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft

Office products including Word and Outlook. Experience in, or the
ability or willingness to learn how to use an Electronic Medical Record
(EMR) system which includes appointment scheduling, authorization
tracking, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge
summaries.

Competencies:
Behavioral Skill Sets

• Effective interpersonal skills, ability to problem solve and use good

judgment

• Ability to utilize the DSM-V and identify clinical diagnoses in

formulation of appropriate Treatment for clients.

• Excellent communication skills, ability to press ideas clearly and

objectively orally and in writing as necessary.

• Ability to maintain client confidentiality in accordance to CMHA

policy, and state and federal regulations.

• Flexibility and ability to adapt creatively to stressful situations.
• Awareness/sensitivity to all types of issues related to diversity,

including cultural, language, gender, sexual orientation, gender
preference, physical handicap and spiritual diversity.

• Strong organizational abilities and verbal and written communication

skills

Disclaimer:
Community Mental Health Affiliates reserves the right to change or assign other duties and
responsibilities to this position.