Bilingual Clinician I - full-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Connecticut is looking for a Bilingual Clinician I to join their dedicated team. This full-time position will focus on providing treatment services to youth and families, encompassing a range of therapies and support. With a strong commitment to career growth, the role offers comprehensive benefits, including a sign-on bonus and structured development opportunities in the mental health field.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with matching

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition discounts and professional development

Qualifications

• License eligibility for Clinician I.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and EMR preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships.
• Complete assessments and establish diagnoses.
• Collaborate with clients to develop treatment plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Therapeutic relationship development

Crisis management

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Join to apply for the Bilingual Clinician I - full-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri role at Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA)

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.

We focus on internal mobility and career growth, with many employees advancing from individual contributors to leadership roles.

CMHA is seeking a full-time Clinician (40 hours/week) based in New Britain, CT, working Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Compensation: The annual salary starts at $57,000. Compensation is determined based on experience, education, skills, and internal pay equity, considering benefits and paid time off to ensure competitiveness.

Sign-on Bonus: A $5,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments after 6 months and 1 year of employment.

Position Summary: Serve as a key member of the Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) team, providing treatment for youth/young adults and parents with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Services include screening, brief counseling, MDFT, Medication Assisted Treatment, case management, recovery support, and prevention groups. Provide services in-home or in-office, coordinating with other services, and documenting as required.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain recovery-oriented therapeutic relationships through assessment, individual and group therapy, both onsite and in the community.
• Maintain required training and certifications.
• Collaborate with clients, team members, and supports to develop treatment plans.
• Manage emergency and crisis situations.
• Follow mandated reporting laws.
• Complete assessments, establish diagnoses, and analyze data within designated timeframes.
• Complete documentation timely and according to policies.
• Adhere to regulatory standards including state, federal, Joint Commission, DCF, and DMHAS.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in behavioral health (psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or alcohol and drug counseling).
• Clinician I must be license eligible.
• Clinician II must hold a CT license as an LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Ph.D.
• Valid DMV license.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Benefits: CMHA offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plan with matching, paid holidays, PTO, agency closure days, life insurance, employee assistance programs, tuition discounts, professional development, employee discounts, and wellness resources.

Additional programs include Student Loan Wellness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) enhancements.

CMHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For assistance with applications, contact [e-mail].