Associate Therapist: Impactful Multidisciplinary Care

Center For Discovery; Fairfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Center For Discovery is seeking an Associate Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team in a full-time role in Fairfield, CT. You will provide clinical treatment services, lead psychoeducational groups, conduct assessments, and manage case coordination for patients across RTC, PHP, and IOP levels.

The position requires a Master’s or Doctorate in a relevant field, CPI/CPR/First Aid/ServSafe certifications within 90 days, and a valid driver’s license. Schedule is 10am-6pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in relevant field is required.
• Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions is required.
• Operates under supervision and is not licensed.
• Must obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain ServSafe certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical documentation is completed timely throughout treatment.
• Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families.
• Facilitates admission assessments and admission process for new patients.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and communicate goals.
• Complete required number of therapy sessions weekly including family sessions.
• Facilitate process-oriented and psychoeducation groups daily (one to two times).
• Attend meals or snacks with patients at least weekly.
• Provide utilization reviews to insurance for prior authorization.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Group therapy

Crisis management

Communication with UR/Business

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in relevant field

State requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions

Tools

CPI certification

CPR certification

First Aid certification

ServSafe certification

Job description

Center For Discovery is seeking an Associate Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team in a full-time role in Fairfield, CT. You will provide clinical treatment services, lead psychoeducational groups, conduct assessments, and manage case coordination for patients across RTC, PHP, and IOP levels.

The position requires a Master’s or Doctorate in a relevant field, CPI/CPR/First Aid/ServSafe certifications within 90 days, and a valid driver’s license. Schedule is 10am-6pm, Monday–Friday.