Agency Overview:

United Services, Inc. is a leading non-profit provider of behavioral health and social services in northeastern Connecticut. With over 30 programs, 12 locations, and 250 dedicated professionals, we’re committed to improving the lives of children, adults, and families through compassionate mental health care, prevention, and support services. Our offices are located throughout Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner,” within easy commute of New London, Worcester, and Providence.

Location:

Wauregan, CT/Mansfield, CT

Senior Counselor – Reunification and Therapeutic Family Time

Description:
Reunification and Therapeutic Family Time (RTFT) program is seeking to fill a full time Senior Counselor position to join our dynamic team of professionals. The RTFT program provides support services to identified families to conduct Reunification Readiness Assessments, Reunification Services and Therapeutic Family Time services to DCF referred families throughout the 21 town service area of Northeast CT. Services are offered in the office and in community settings. The potential candidate will possess good time management skills, the ability to coordinate services for the families as well as a desire and commitment to work with children and families within the child welfare system. Training provided on program model. Position requires excellent assessment skills and ability to engage families from diverse backgrounds. If you enjoy working with children and families in a supportive team environment this could be the job for you!

Schedule: Full-time position – 40 hours per week (flexible schedule may include evenings and weekends)

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s Degree in relevant human services field

Salary Range: Salary Range: $19.40-$21.95 per hour (depending on experience)

Bilingual Spanish/English Fluency: $20.38-$23.06 (depending on experience)

Benefit Package:

  • Very generous comprehensive benefit package for medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and their family
  • Life, AD & D, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans – 100% employer paid
  • Four weeks of paid vacation
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Paid Sick time
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
  • Professional Development Funds
  • 403B Thrift Plan (tax-deferred) with employer contribution and match after one year
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • United Services is an approved site for the National Health Services Corps loan repayment and scholarship programs

**Benefits will be pro-rated for eligible part-time positions

Work Location: In person

Important Employment Requirement:

All employees of United Services, Inc. are required to receive the influenza (flu) vaccine each year, unless a medical exemption has been submitted and approved by our Medical Director.

Our vision of ‘Creating Healthy Communities’ is one that all staff share — creating healthy communities within the agency, and in our community.

United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V