Mental Health Counselor - IICAPS
The Village for Families & Children · Hartford, CT · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$46k–$48k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Intensive In-Home Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS) team supports children (ages 5–18) at risk of psychiatric hospitalization, helping them remain safely at home and connected to their communities. This role is ideal for recent graduates with a BA or BSW seeking hands-on clinical experience, supervision, and skill development for advanced behavioral health and social service careers.
As part of a two-person team with a Clinician, you will provide intensive home and community-based support to children and families while collaborating with schools, the Department of Children and Families (DCF), healthcare providers, and community agencies.
Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with children and families
- Co-facilitate individual, parent, and family therapy sessions
- Provide case management, advocacy, and care coordination
- Connect families to community resources and supports
- Collaborate with schools, DCF, hospitals, and service providers
- Support discharge planning and successful transitions to ongoing care
- Complete timely documentation and participate in supervision and team meetings
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work (BSW), or related field (required)
- 3+ years of human services experience (preferred)
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and families
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Cultural competency and experience working with diverse populations
- Bilingual Spanish (preferred)
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Benefits
- Annual salary: $46,200 – $48,300
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Monthly incentive opportunities for meeting or exceeding client contact goals
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Employer-matched retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment opportunities
- NHSC Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Ongoing training, supervision, and career growth opportunities