PLEASE NOTE- OFFICIAL NEWINGTON EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ARE REQUIRED AND WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED IF THEY ARE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE TOWN MANAGER'S OFFICE, 200 GARFIELD STREET, NEWINGTON, CT 06111. RESUMES ARE NOT CONSIDERED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS.

Apply by: May 25, 2023

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Director of Human Services provides direct clinical therapy and coordinates clinical services for the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Completes intakes and assigns cases to contractors, while providing consultation.
• Assists Director in meeting the clinical and clinical case management needs of residents.
• Oversees Youth and Family Counseling program and provides individual, group and family counseling.
• Provides clinical consultation with department staff, contractors, other town departments regarding the mental health needs of residents of all ages.
• Provides clinical consultation to outside agencies as assigned by Director.
• Facilitates referrals to public and private community service agencies.
• Provides crisis intervention during regular business hours, after hours and weekends as needed.
• Determines eligibility fees and oversees billing and payment for the Youth & Family Counseling program.
• Serves as a positive liaison with schools, police, courts and other agencies and programs as delegated by Director.
• Develops and presents educational programs to the schools, other town departments and community at large.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Commitment to excellence in customer service
• Strong skills & experience providing clinical therapy services to individuals, youth and families in a community setting.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with the principals and practices of all aspects of social work.
• Considerable knowledge of child and adolescent development and broad knowledge of working with all populations.
• Strong experience in the areas of family dysfunction, substance abuse, child development issues, school issues, divorce, abuse and neglect, mental health, eating disorders, self-esteem, developmental delays and special needs.
• Strong crisis intervention strategies with all age populations
• Strong working knowledge of clinical record keeping, as required by law.
• Familiarity with private and public community resources.
• Strong ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships with clientele, staff, agencies and community.
• Considerable ability to interact effectively with public officials, employees and the general public.
• Considerable ability to develop and implement programs and services based on community needs.
• Ability to remain calm, willing and able to provide crisis intervention under adverse conditions during and after hours. Some evening hours required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Connecticut license to practice clinical therapy (preferred).
• Master’s Degree in Social Work or closely related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of five (3-5) years of progressively responsible experience in a mental health or social service agency or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training.
• Supervisory or consultation experience preferred.

The Town of Newington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, marital status, sexual preference, national origin, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newington, CT 06111: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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