Mid-Fairfield Community Care Center, a non-profit children's mental health agency based in Norwalk, CT, is seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) Intake Therapist (Clnician) for the outpatient mental health clinic. The therapist will complete comprehensive intake assessments and provide some ongoing outpatient therapy to Spanish speaking children, families and/or adults as needed.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients and generate clinical formulations that inform the individualized treatment plans for clients
• Conduct risk assessments to determine appropriate level of care for clients seeking services
• Maintain all necessary electronic health records and scheduling requirements
• Participate in transition meetings as needed to facilitate smooth case assignments/transitions for ongoing therapy
• Attend psychiatric evaluation and medication management appointments with psychiatry team as needed
• Participate in Staff Meetings, Case presentations, Community meetings, In-Service Training Activities, and Workshops identified by the Child Guidance Center of Mid-Fairfield County as conducive to continued growth and skill development.
• Collaborate with outside providers including but not limited to referrals sources, educational providers, and other community partners
• Participate in after hours on-call (telephone consult only) rotation (if needed) at a rate of approximately one time every 6-8 weeks.

• Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited school of Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or Psychology Program
• Must have CT State license or Associate License in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or Psychology
• Experience providing, assessments, individual, family, and/or group therapy; Ability to provide assessments and therapy inSpanish/English required.
• Minimum two-years relevant experience working with children and families and risk and crisis assessment skills
• Experience and competence working with individuals and families from culturally diverse backgrounds required (EOE).
• Computer skills, including MS Office; familiarity with electronic health record systems a plus.

Schedule:
We can accomodate a full-time (40 hours weekly or part-time role (20-30 hours weekly), Days of Operation:Monday through Friday. Schedule is flexible but typically involves 2 days working 12:30-8:30 and 3 days 9-5:00 or 10-6:00.