EDT Milieu Manager - Clinical Therapist

Job Description

Milieu Manager (Clinical) – Extended Day Treatment (EDT)

Hamden, CT Full-Time Exempt

Make a Difference Every Day

Since 1833, The Children’s Center of Hamden has been committed to supporting children, youth, and families. We’re seeking a dedicated Milieu Manager to lead and strengthen the daily therapeutic environment in our Extended Day Treatment (EDT) program. In this role, you’ll ensure effective treatment, care, welfare, and safety for youth in the milieu and during transportation—through strong supervision, coaching, and hands-on program leadership.

Why Join Us?

At The Children’s Center of Hamden, you’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that values innovation, compassion, and professional growth. We offer:

Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, and wellness programs. On one medical plan option, The Children’s Center covers 92% of the employee premium and contributes to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).

️ Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick, personal days, and 13 paid holidays.

Retirement & Long-Term Security – 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you save for the future.

Professional Growth & Development – Interest-free tuition loans, ongoing CEU-accredited training, and opportunities for career advancement.

Supportive, Mission-Driven Culture – Join a collaborative team where your work truly makes a difference for youth and families.

What You’ll Do

As the Milieu Manager, you will work closely with the Program Manager to oversee daily program operations and ensure a safe, structured, trauma-informed therapeutic environment. Your responsibilities include:

Supervising, training, and evaluating milieu staff to ensure high-quality care and adherence to agency policies

Supporting staff in implementing individualized treatment goals and effective behavior management strategies

Ensuring accurate, timely documentation and compliance with DCF, DSS, Joint Commission, and agency standards

Providing clinical and administrative supervision, coaching, and crisis support as needed

Overseeing transportation coordination and daily program scheduling

Assisting with group facilitation and direct care coverage when necessary

Collaborating with families, schools, and community partners to support youth success

Promoting a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate treatment environment

Perform other duties as assigned to support program success.

What We’re Looking For

Current Clinical licensure (LMFT, LCSW, LPC) in the State of Connecticut required

Valid Connecticut driver’s license with a clean driving record

Current CPR/First Aid certification

Experience working with families in a social services, child welfare, or behavioral health setting is strongly preferred.

Ability to work collaboratively with families, staff, and external partners.

Minimum of one year of post-full licensure experience, with training in child psychopathology and developmental psychology

Working knowledge of DSM-V and the ability to engage clients therapeutically in individual, family, and group modalities

Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams

Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally competent care and ethical practice

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, climbing, driving, and repetitive motion

Ability to perform light (<20 lbs.) and moderate (20–50 lbs.) lifting

Potential exposure to waste and bodily fluids

Join Our Team

The Children’s Center of Hamden is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time