Mental Health Counselor - IICAPS

Job Description

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 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

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Work (BSW), or related field

Preferred:

• 3+ years of human services experience
• 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

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• 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

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.