Child First Clinician I

Job overview

The Child First Clinician I role is primarily home-based in Norwich, CT, with approximately 75% travel and 25% remote time. The salary is $57,000–$58,000 per year, and the posting offers a $6,000 sign-on bonus paid in installments. UCFS Healthcare provides integrated, person-centered care to improve community health and well-being. The clinician partners with a Care Coordinator to provide intensive, relationship-focused intervention for children from prenatal stages through age five and their caregivers. The work supports caregiver-child relationships, addresses trauma and developmental needs, and connects families with community services.

What you'll do

• Assess, evaluate, diagnose, and treat mental, emotional, developmental, and behavioral difficulties in young children and families
• develop treatment plans and reviews
• collaborate with providers and community partners
• respond to client crises during work hours and on-call
• maintain case records and timely data entry
• participate in Child First training and clinical conferences.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

child first clinician

home-based intervention

early childhood

caregiver-child relationships

behavioral health

trauma-informed care

norwich ct

ucfs healthcare

75% travel

25% remote

two late nights weekly

$57k–$58k salary

$6,000 sign-on bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $6,000 sign-on bonus
• weekly clinical supervision toward licensure hours
• training and development
• 401(k) with 6% employer contributions
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid life and disability insurance
• paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• loan repayment opportunities and professional development.

Why this role

Approximately 75% travel and 25% remote time; two late nights per week and possible weekend coverage. Requires a master's degree, one year of clinical experience, and a Connecticut LMSW, LPCA, or LMFTA.

About the employer

UCFS Healthcare is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. Sector: 62.