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

Community Mental Health Affiliates; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Mental Health Affiliates is seeking a full-time Bilingual Clinician for their Adult Outpatient Program in New Britain, CT. This role focuses on crisis assessment and collaboration to provide recovery-oriented care. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s Degree in behavioral health and have experience in mental health services. CMHA is dedicated to employee growth and offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan with CMHA matching

11 observed holidays

Up to 24 days of PTO

Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Free ongoing professional development opportunities

Employee discounts for shopping and entertainment

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field required.
• Must be eligible for LCSW, LMFT, LPC.
• 1-3 years experience in mental health field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and stabilize crisis situations in the community.
• Collaborate with team members to develop treatment strategies.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and Joint Commission regulations.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Therapeutic relationships

Collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in behavioral health

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Job description

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

Location: 233 Main St

New Britain, CT

Job Id:261

# of Openings:1

Why 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.

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 Bilingual (spanish) Clinician I or II for our Adult Outpatient Program. This position will be located at 233 Main St. New Britain, CT 06051. Monday-Friday.

Compensation Range:The annual salary for this position starts at $57,000..

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 Clinician I provides both initial and ongoing assessment of clients in crisis in the community, and collaborates with other team members to ensure optimal, recovery‐oriented care to both mental health and co‐occurring individuals through a variety of treatment services, including but not limited to and crisis assessment and management, as well as daily clinical consultation with staff and clients. Serves as a liaison to local police and emergency services organizations on crisis services, providing outreach and education on crisis services and developing partnerships to effectively respond to clients in crisis.

Responsibilities:

• Works as member of a Crisis Team primarily through assessing and stabilizing crisis of individuals in the community.
• Provides phone triage and support to clients in need of crisis services or ongoing phone consultation.
• Develops and maintains recovery‐ oriented therapeutic relationships with individuals in crisis through ongoing assessment and stabilization efforts.
• Collaborates with peers/staff to develop client treatment strategies and formulate diagnoses.
• Manages emergency and crisis situations using risk screening and assessments, mental status exams, and collaboration with other team members and community providers.
• Collaborates with clinical team to develop person‐centered strengths based safety planning.
• Refers and links clients to ongoing clinical services as needed.
• Ensures all documentation requirements and billing procedures are completed and submitted in a timely manner to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement of agency services.
• Ensures that all state, federal, Joint Commission and other oversight regulations are strictly adhered to. Reviews regulations with staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in behavioral health (psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, alcohol and drug counseling).
• Must be eligible for LCSW, LMFT, LPC
• Successful experience in mental health or related field, preferably a minimum of 1‐3 years.
• Experience in or the ability to learn how to use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, which includes appointment scheduling, authorization tracking, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License.

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.
• FreeStudentLoan Wellnessfor eligible employees and their family members access to:
  • Student loan consolidation and refinancing.
  • Loan payoff projection dashboard.
  • 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) Enhancementfor 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 Equal Opportunity Employer except in the case of a bon fide occupation qualification or as otherwise permitted or required by law, does not discriminate of the basis of race, color, age, disability, sec, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical condition including by not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familiar 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 completing an online application should contact CMHA's Human Resources [e-mail] .

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