Child & Adolescent Outpatient Therapist

CHR; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CHR's Child Outpatient Program in Willimantic, CT is hiring an Outpatient Therapist. This full-time role (40 hours/week) is split between the Child Outpatient Program in Willimantic and Killingly Memorial School, with hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

The position involves psychiatric and diagnostic evaluation, individual and family treatment, medication management, and evidence-based practices such as TF-CBT. LMSW/LPC-A/LMFT-A are required with licensure options noted.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in related field.
• Experience working with trauma, mental illness and/or substance use disorders preferred.
• LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A required; LCSW, LMFT, LPC, Licensed Psychologist preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License for programs where transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with the program model.
• Conducts clinical and risk assessments.
• Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
• Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs.
• Works with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural support.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
• May provide care in office, home, residential, and/or community-based settings.
• Responsible for maintaining client and staff records according to agency policy.
• Provides coverage for team members during periods of absence.
• Participates in weekly supervision, consultations, and meetings.

Skills

Trauma experience

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Family engagement

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Job description

CHR's Child Outpatient Program in Willimantic, CT is hiring an Outpatient Therapist. This full-time role (40 hours/week) is split between the Child Outpatient Program in Willimantic and Killingly Memorial School, with hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

The position involves psychiatric and diagnostic evaluation, individual and family treatment, medication management, and evidence-based practices such as TF-CBT. LMSW/LPC-A/LMFT-A are required with licensure options noted.