Behavioral Health Counselor - full-time - 3rd shift - Mon-Sun

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA); New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Job summary

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) in New Britain, CT; is seeking a full‑time Behavioral Health Counselor for the Crisis program, 3rd shift. Schedule: Mon–Fri 11:00 pm–8:00 am; Sat–Sun 11:00 pm–10:00 am.

Duties include intake assessments and crisis triage to link clients with services. The role works within a multidisciplinary team to provide outpatient assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, families and adults.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive intake assessment that results in diagnosis and recommendations for psychiatric and substance abuse treatment for children, adolescents, adults and/or families and assists with appropriate referrals and linkage to other services, if appropriate.
• Develops achievable treatment plan goals with child, adult and/or family; with measurable and behavioral objectives within designated timeframes.
• Monitors treatment progress and provides updates within identified timeframes and as necessary.
• Performs individual, family and group treatment utilizing evidence‑based practices to facilitate positive strength‑based change.
• Collaborates and coordinates with external agencies such as schools, PCPs, DCF, probation, court and other social service agencies in a timely manner.
• Responds to crisis situations and triages appropriately, communicating clearly with professionals—internal and external—to meet presenting client needs.
• Secures reimbursement by obtaining authorizations, providing accurate documentation and submitting progress notes in a timely manner. Completes documentation within designated timeframes as established by CMHA and external regulatory agencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non‑profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more.

Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders.

CMHA is looking to hire a full‑time 3rd shift Behavioral Health Counselor for our Crisis program. This position will be located at 66 Clinic Dr. New Britain, CT 06051. Monday–Friday 11:00 pm–8:00 am. Saturday & Sunday 11:00 pm–10:00 am.

Compensation Range:

The salary range for this position starts at $24 per hour. Compensation for each position is determined not only by years of relevant experience, education, and skills, but also by maintaining internal pay equity. CMHA also takes into consideration our benefits and paid time off package to provide a well‑rounded and competitive approach to the applicant’s overall compensation.

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Health Counselor serves as an active part of a multidisciplinary team that provides outpatient assessment and clinical treatment services to children, adolescents, families and adults who present with a wide range of significant behavioral health needs. Treatment is aimed at assisting individuals and families by helping them develop the skills necessary to improve their quality of life.

• Performs comprehensive intake assessment that results in diagnosis and recommendations for psychiatric and substance abuse treatment for children, adolescents, adults and/or families and assists with appropriate referrals and linkage to other services, if appropriate.
• Develops achievable treatment plan goals with child, adult and/or family; with measurable and behavioral objectives within designated timeframes.
• Monitors treatment progress and provides updates within identified timeframes and as necessary.
• Performs individual, family and group treatment utilizing evidence‑based practices to facilitate positive strength‑based change.
• Collaborates and coordinates with external agencies such as schools, PCPs, DCF, probation, court and other social service agencies in a timely manner.
• Responds to crisis situations and triages appropriately, communicating clearly with professionals—internal and external—to meet presenting client needs.
• Secures reimbursement by obtaining authorizations, providing accurate documentation and submitting progress notes in a timely manner. Completes documentation within designated timeframes as established by CMHA and external regulatory agencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.