Description
The Village for Families and Children
Job Tracking ID: Job Tracking ID: 512620-906856
Job Location: Hartford, CT
Job Level: Job Level: Any
Level of Education: Masters Degree
Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
Years of Experience: Years of Experience: Any
Starting Date: Starting Date: ASAP
Salary: Salary: 69,200.00
Work Hours: Work Hours: Full time 40 hours
Job Description
Greater Hartford, ConnecticutStarting Salary: $69,200 + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
The Village has been strengthening families and transforming lives for more than 200 years. As one of the first agencies in the nation to provide homes for neglected children, our mission remains unwavering: to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children.
Today, we serve children, adults, and families across Greater Hartford through comprehensive behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, and substance use treatment services.
Recognized as a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years—with national honors for culture and DEI—you'll join an organization deeply committed to your growth, well‑being, and long‑term success.
Explore more about working with us: thevillage.org/careers
Why Join The Village
$69,200 starting salary
$5,000 sign-on bonus
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through HealthStream and additional training opportunities
Professional license reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan repayment program
A workplace culture rooted in compassion, collaboration, and equity
About the Role
We are seeking passionate, skilled clinicians to join our Adult Services team. This position offers two unique pathways—both combining outpatient clinical work with impactful community-based services.
Option 1: Adult Outpatient Clinic + Acute Community Support Team (ACST)
50% providing individual, group, and case management services in our Adult Outpatient Clinic
50% delivering higher‑level, community‑based care through ACST, supporting adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
Engage clients in homes, shelters, and community settings
Support access to treatment, stabilize symptoms, coordinate care, and foster improved quality of life
Model based on SAMHSA's ACT framework
Option 2: Adult Outpatient Clinic + Contracted Community Program
50% providing outpatient clinical services
50% working off‑site with young women (ages 1624) who have experienced significant trauma
Support clients involved with state systems, young parents, and those with limited employment history
Build trust through community‑based engagement (in‑home, in‑shelter)
Collaborate closely with program staff to coordinate care and strengthen behavioral health outcomes
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and engagement
Determine DSM‑V diagnoses in collaboration with supervisory or medical staff
Develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans
Provide case management and discharge planning, including community linkages
Complete all required clinical documentation in accordance with agency, HIPAA, and funding standards
Meet productivity expectations
Participate in peer consultation and quality assurance reviews
Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to address client and program needs
Identify service gaps and contribute to program improvements
Maintain competency in evidence‑based models used by the agency
Engage in professional development planning with supervisor
Contribute to agency committees, task forces, and community partnerships
Experience and Skills
Education & Qualifications
Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related counseling field
Active Connecticut license required (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist)
Minimum 2+ years post?graduate outpatient experience (program?dependent)
Bilingual/bicultural candidates strongly encouraged
Demonstrated cultural competency and experience with diverse populations
Strong diagnostic, assessment, and therapeutic skills across individual, family, and group modalities
Knowledge of behavioral health and child welfare systems, and community resources
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently while seeking consultation as needed
Proficiency with basic computer and documentation systems
If you're driven by purpose, energized by community work, and ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults and families, we'd love to meet you.
The Village for Families and Children is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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