CLINICAL THERAPIST - EXTENDED DAY TREATMENT

Job Description

Clinical Therapist – Extended Day Program (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 are seeking a compassionate Clinical Therapist to join our Extended Day Program (EDT). In this role, you will provide clinical services, case management, and therapy to children and families, helping them navigate behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges while fostering a trauma-informed, supportive environment.

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 a Clinical Therapist, you will provide high-quality clinical care, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to support children and families. Your responsibilities include:

Delivering evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy, including a minimum of two weekly EDT treatment groups

Coordinating psychiatric, psychological, and other specialized assessments to inform effective treatment planning

Participating in diagnostic and discharge conferences, provider meetings, and cross-agency collaboration to ensure coordinated care

Collaborating with schools, DCF, courts, and community resources to advocate for children and families

Maintaining accurate clinical documentation, including admissions, discharges, progress reports, and Individualized Service Plans (ISPs)

Developing and updating ISPs with clients to provide personalized, effective care

Fostering a trauma-informed, culturally competent approach across the treatment team

Creating therapeutic recreation and enrichment activities that support youth development and engagement

Developing and documenting crisis, discharge, and aftercare plans to ensure safe and seamless transitions

Supporting the care, welfare, and safety of children by proactively identifying and addressing potential risks

Assisting milieu staff in behavior management as needed

Upholding professional boundaries and agency policies while modeling ethical and culturally competent care

What We’re Looking For

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), or a related field (MA or MS in Social Services)

Minimum of one year of relevant 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

Ability to obtain clinical licensure (LMFT, LMFTA, LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LPCA) in the State of Connecticut

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

Ability to sit, stand, walk, and perform light to moderate lifting as needed

Join Our Team

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

School Year: 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Summer Break: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Full-time