Bilingual Clinician, FFT

EMPLOYER INFORMATION
Clifford Beers is a mental health clinic serving children and families. Our mission is to provide  integrated services addressing mental, physical, and social determinants in order to improve  health, resiliency and quality of life for children, families and communities. 

PURPOSE
The Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Therapist – Bilingual provides evidence-based, home-based family therapy services utilizing the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) model. This position serves youth ages 10–18 and their families and requires the ability to provide clinical services in both English and Spanish to ensure equitable access to care for families with limited English proficiency.
The therapist will provide, at a minimum, weekly one-hour home-based family therapy sessions and maintain a caseload of approximately 10–15 families receiving services over an eight- to twenty-six-week period. This position requires flexibility to meet families during evenings and other times that accommodate their schedules.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver evidence-based Functional Family Therapy (FFT) services in accordance with model fidelity.
• Provide individual, family, and caregiver interventions in both English and Spanish, as appropriate to meet the linguistic needs of the family.
• Conduct home, community, and occasional office-based visits.
• Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, evaluate family dynamics, assess safety and risk, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and develop safety and coping plans with families.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation in the electronic health record and required reporting systems.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners including schools, DCF, juvenile justice agencies, medical providers, and other community organizations.
• Participate in FFT consultation, supervision, and ongoing fidelity monitoring.
• Translate clinical concepts and psychoeducation in a culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate manner while maintaining therapeutic integrity.
• Promote family engagement using a strengths-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach.
• Respond positively and respectfully to diversity among clients, families, community partners, and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by agency leadership.
   

TRAVEL

• This role may require travel throughout the Greater New Haven area each day.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 

• Indoors, Environmentally controlled with occasional exposure to outdoor weather
• Close physical proximity to coworkers and clients 

COMPETENCIES:
Must demonstrate the following competencies:

Diversity and Inclusion: 
Foster an environment in which all members of the CBCCC community, from staff to partners and clients, are treated equitably and are able to contribute fully and meaningfully to the mission of CBCCC.  Employees must make every effort to:

• Treat others with respect
• Practice cultural humility
• Elicit and welcome different points of view

Integrity: 
Act ethically with honesty and consistency regardless of the situation.  

Employees must make every effort to:

• Be accountable for his or her own actions
• Make decisions based on what is better for the families and employees
• Build and maintain trust among co-workers and our families
• Uphold honesty in all actions 

Excellence: 
Commitment to deliver outstanding practices in both managing the organization, service delivery, and collaborating with partners.  Employees must make every effort to:

• Utilize data and research to provide the highest quality of care 
• Regularly participate in professional development to stay abreast of most recent and progressive practices
• Promote continuous quality assessment and improvement

Communication: 
The ability to express oneself clearly and professionally both in writing, conversations, and in nonverbal communication with others.  Employees must make every effort to:

Oral Communication

• Speak clearly and in an organized manner that can be easily understood
• Express ideas concisely and respectfully
• Summarize or paraphrase his/her understanding of what others have said to verify understanding and prevent miscommunication
• Hold themselves accountable for pitch, speed, tone and volume of voice while speaking
• Show understanding of professional and cultural implications of body posture, stance, gestures, proximity to listener, facial expressions and appearance

Written Communication

• Write clear and concise sentences devoid of grammatical and spelling errors
• Tailor writing style to the audience of the message
• Write in a respectful and tactful manner

AAP Statement
Clifford Beers Community Care Center (CBCCC), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Active Connecticut licensure or license eligibility (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LPCA, LMFT, LMFTA, or equivalent).
• Fluency in both English and Spanish (spoken and written) is required.
• Ability to conduct clinical assessments, therapy sessions, safety planning, and documentation in both English and Spanish.
• Experience providing home-based behavioral health services.
• Experience working with adolescents and families.
• Experience working within child welfare, juvenile justice, behavioral health, or community mental health settings.
• Experience utilizing evidence-based practices.

Skills

Candidates must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide developmentally appropriate behavioral health services, including:

• Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish.
• Ability to effectively engage and build rapport with diverse families across cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Ability and willingness to provide services in clients' homes and community settings.
• Flexibility to work evenings as needed to accommodate family schedules.
• Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to internalize and maintain fidelity to the FFT model.
• Ability to engage families who may initially be resistant to treatment.
• Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
• Commitment to family-centered, strengths-based, culturally responsive care.
• Ability to establish respectful therapeutic relationships that empower families.
• Ability to establish professional boundaries and exercise sound clinical judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and agency policies.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.
• Ability to travel throughout the Greater New Haven area.
• Successful completion of all required background checks.
• Ability to meet agency and FFT model training requirements.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• 20 % of the time is spent making repetitive motions 
• 30 % of the time spent sitting 
• 20 % walking, bending, standing, stooping, crouching or kneeling 
• 30 % of the time is spent using hands to type, write, or use controls 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform  the essential functions 
   

Salary : $57,750 - $73,500