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

Community Mental Health Affiliates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to mental health and recovery. As a full-time Clinician, you will provide essential clinical services, including individual and family therapy, crisis intervention, and case management. This role emphasizes collaboration with clients and community partners to foster recovery-oriented therapeutic relationships. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive work environment, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families. If you're passionate about mental health and eager to contribute to a mission-driven team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Higher Education Tuition Discounts

Free Professional Development Opportunities

Annual Company Picnic

Student Loan Wellness Programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Enhancement

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field required.
• Clinician I must be license eligible; Clinician II must have CT license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services including evaluation, therapy, and crisis intervention.
• Collaborate with clients and community service providers for effective treatment.

Skills

Therapeutic Relationship Development

Crisis Intervention

Assessment and Diagnosis

Client-Centered Treatment Planning

Education

Master’s degree in Behavioral Health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System

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 40 hours per week Clinician. This position will be in New Britain, CT. (Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm).

Compensation: $57k minimum to $87k maximum per year.

Starting salary will be determined based on relevant years of experience.

Clinician I are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on.

Clinician II are eligible for a $7,000 sign-on.

Sign-on will be paid in 2 installments, after 6 months of employment and 1 year of employment.

Position Summary: Provides direct clinical services to individuals in the community; including but not limited to evaluation/assessment; home & community-based services; outreach; case and care management; individual and family therapy and crisis intervention. Collaborates with team members in coordination with other agencies and community service providers.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains recovery-oriented therapeutic relationships with individuals through ongoing assessment, individual and group therapy, both onsite and in the community.
• Maintains all training and certifications as required by program model.
• Collaborates with client, team, and natural supports to develop client-centered treatment plans.
• Manages emergency and crisis situations both on-site and in the community.
• Acts in accordance with mandated reporting laws.
• Completes assessment tools, integrates pertinent information to establish diagnoses, and analyzes data to create clinical formulation within designated timeframe.
• Completes documentation within designated timeframes as established by CMHA and external regulatory agencies.
• Acts in accordance with program and agency regulatory bodies, including but not limited to: 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 have a CT license as an LCSW, LMFT, LPC, Ph.D.
• Valid DMV License.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.
• Experience in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

We care about our employees by offering benefits that strike a harmonious work-life balance. We also care about your future. CMHA offers:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages
• 403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service
• 11 observed holidays
• 3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend
• 2 CHMA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year
• Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service
• Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs) *must be approved annually
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household
• Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships
• Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
• Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment
• Free employee subscriptions to the calm app
• Annual Company Picnic
• CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program

Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to:

• Student loan consolidation and refinancing
• Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone
• College cost calculator
• College financial planning
• 3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees' access to:

• Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers
• Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track
• Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable
• The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness

Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification or as otherwise permitted or required by law, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical condition including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

Any individual needing assistance in completing an online application should contact CMHA's Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

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