Bilingual Therapist Assistant - full-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA); New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is looking for a Therapist Assistant to join their Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy department. The role involves providing support to youth and families facing substance abuse and behavioral health challenges. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in social work or human services and experience with adolescents. CMHA offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with matching

Paid holidays and PTO

Educational discounts

Professional development

Student loan assistance programs

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with adolescents with substance abuse or behavioral health issues.
• Own transportation and valid DMV license.
• Knowledge of Puerto Rican cultural values.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to youth/young adults and parents with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.
• Assist clinicians and work as part of the treatment team.
• Engage clients in treatment interventions and maintain documentation.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Crisis intervention

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 are a focus at CMHA, with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders.

Position Overview

CMHA is seeking to hire a Therapist Assistant for our Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) department. This position will be located at 233 Main St., New Britain, CT 06051, with working hours Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Compensation Range

The salary starts at $20.00 per hour. Compensation is based on experience, education, skills, and internal pay equity, considering benefits and paid time off to offer a competitive package.

Position Summary

The Therapist Assistant/Recovery Specialist plays a key role in the MDFT treatment team, providing services to youth/young adults and parents with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders in various settings including home, office, and community.

• Build trusting relationships with families through home visits, phone contacts, and crisis support.
• Assist clinicians and work as part of the treatment team to support youth and families.
• Manage an appropriate caseload, provide crisis intervention, and participate in 24/7 on-call coverage.
• Maintain documentation and data collection related to MDFT.
• Engage clients in treatment interventions, including clinical involvement and drug testing.
• Develop and maintain collaborative community relationships to enhance treatment services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services.
• Own transportation and valid DMV license.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with knowledge of Puerto Rican cultural values.
• At least 1 year of experience working with adolescents with substance abuse or behavioral health issues.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.

Benefits

CMHA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan with matching; paid holidays, PTO, agency closure days, life insurance, disability, employee assistance programs, educational discounts, professional development, employee discounts, wellness resources, and student loan assistance programs.

Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.

For assistance with the application process, contact [e-mail].

Contact Information

Services, Appointments & Referrals: [phone]
Administration: [phone]
Crisis Line: [phone]
Medical Records Direct Line: [phone]
Medical Records Fax: [phone]
Media Inquiries: [phone] x1692