Lead Clinician/ Assistant Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Clinician / Assistant Program Director

Waterbury, CT 06702

35 hours per week

About This Job :

The Assistant Program Director / Lead Clinician has two primary roles; one providing crisis management-oriented, individual and / or family therapy to youth and families and the second as a role mode and resource to staff and will maintain the program’s quality of service in the Program Director’s absence.

This individual will maintain a positive and optimistic attitude and will work collaboratively with internal and external providers to maintain effective and well-coordinated care.

• Provides crisis intervention and family mediation
• Administers standardized screening tools and collects data as defined by program
• Assists with family events
• Documents client related information in compliance with organization policy
• Works collaboratively with youth, family and staff to gain an understanding of behaviors and identifying risk relevant factors that need to be addressed
• Communicates in a positive, effective manner with client, family, and all internal and external providers
• Establishes a safe and welcoming environment and a risk reduction culture that promotes behavior change
• Functions as a role model and resource to staff ensuring staff receive orientation and appropriate training in DBT-Lite and cognitive behavioral interventions
• Manages Program and maintains quality of service to clients and families in Program Director’s absence
• Maintains open and transparent communication with staff, referral source and with JBCSSD Compliance Staff

Qualifications & Requirements :

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling and / or Marriage and Family Therapy with a minimum of 2 years’ experience with individual and family counseling - R equired
• Valid driver’s license - Required
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a minimum of 2 years’ experience - Preferred
• Juvenile Justice Experience - Preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of risk-needs-responsivity principles, and risk reduction initiatives

Schedule & Rate of Pay :

• 35 hours per week
• Monday-Wednesday 10 : 00am-6 : 00pm, Thursday 11 : 00am-7 : 00pm, Friday 10 : 00am-6 : 00pm
• 1-hour long lunch break
• $59,000 per year

CJR Benefits :

At CJR, we pride ourselves on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that encourages and supports a healthy work / life balance.

Joining our team, you will enjoy the following benefits :

• Very low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
• Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
• Annual monetary incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
• Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
• 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance

About CJR :

A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs.

At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!

CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.

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