Behavioral Health Clinician I - Growth & Impact

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403(b) retirement plan with CMHA match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. is hiring a Clinician I for the Greater Waterbury Care Center in Waterbury, CT. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm.

The role involves intake assessments, diagnosis and treatment planning for adults and/or children, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. You will provide individual, family, and/or group therapy using evidence-based practices, and ensure timely documentation for regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral health or related field.
• Must have associates license (MFTA, PCA, LMSW) and be eligible for LCSW/LMFT/LPC.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive intake assessments with diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
• Uses evidence-based practices for individual, family, and group treatment.
• Develops goals and monitors progress with clients within established timeframes.
• Collaborates with other providers and resources to address client needs.
• Responds effectively to crisis situations and triages appropriately.
• Maintains accurate documentation to meet regulatory and CMHA requirements.

Skills

Team collaboration

Crisis triage

Documentation

DSM-5 knowledge

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. is hiring a Clinician I for the Greater Waterbury Care Center in Waterbury, CT. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm.

The role involves intake assessments, diagnosis and treatment planning for adults and/or children, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. You will provide individual, family, and/or group therapy using evidence-based practices, and ensure timely documentation for regulatory compliance.