Mental Health Counselor - IICAPS

Job Description Our Mission: The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region. Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you're joining an organization that's just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve. Mental Health Counselor / Family Support Specialist (IICAPS) Competitive Compensation Package: Annual salary: $46,200 - $48,300; $5,000 sign-on bonus; Opportunity to earn monthly incentive. Help Children and Families Thrive Are you passionate about supporting children and families through challenging times? Join our IICAPS (Intensive In-Home Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Services) team and help children (ages 5 - 18) at risk of psychiatric hospitalization remain safely at home and connected to their communities. Recently earned your BA or BSW and looking to build clinical experience? This role offers hands-on work with children and families, ongoing supervision, and the opportunity to develop skills that can prepare you for advanced behavioral health and social service careers. Working as part of a two-person team with a Clinician, you will provide intensive home and community-based support to children and families while partnering with schools, DCF, healthcare providers, and community agencies. What You'll Do Build strong relationships with children and familiesCo-facilitate individual, parent and family therapy sessionsProvide case management, advocacy, and care coordinationConnect families to community resources and supportsCollaborate with schools, DCF, hospitals, and service providersSupport discharge planning and successful transitions to ongoing careComplete timely documentation and participate in supervision and team meetings Qualifications Required Experience: Required Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Work (BSW), or related field Preferred 3+ years of human services experienceExperience working with children, adolescents, and familiesStrong communication, organization, and problem-solving skillsCultural competency and experience working with diverse populationsBilingual Spanish preferredValid driver's license and reliable transportation Why Join Us? Competitive salary Monthly incentive opportunities for meeting or exceeding client contact goalsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefitsGenerous paid time off and holidaysEmployer-matched retirement planTuition reimbursement and student loan repayment opportunitiesNHSC Loan Forgiveness eligibilityOngoing training, supervision, and career growth opportunities Make an Impact Every Day At The Village, you'll do meaningful work that helps children stay with their families, build resilience, and achieve lasting success. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to strengthening lives and communities. Benefits Our benefits package supports your whole life with comprehensive health coverage, generous paid time off, and employer matched retirement savings. We also invest in your growth through tuition assistance (Loan Forgiveness Program – NHSC, tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment). https://thevillage.org/careers/our-benefits/ Keyword: ntensive home-based services Psychiatric hospitalization prevention Individual therapy Family therapy Parenting skills training Crisis support Case managementDischarge planning Community