Clinician Assessment Specialist

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to supporting families in need as a Clinician Assessment Specialist. This rewarding position involves conducting in-home assessments and providing essential clinical and non-clinical support to parents and children facing challenges such as substance use and mental health issues. You will play a vital role in helping families reunify by developing treatment plans and collaborating with various agencies. With a focus on internal mobility and career growth, this organization offers a supportive environment where your skills can truly make a difference. If you're passionate about making an impact in the community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Matching

Paid Holidays

Personal Days

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Higher Education Tuition Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Annual Company Picnic

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral health required.
• LMSW, LPC-A, MFTA required and must be eligible for LCSW, LPC, LMFT.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments for families referred by DCF.
• Develop treatment goals with caregivers and provide interventions.
• Collaborate with internal programs and external agencies.

Skills

Behavioral Health Assessment

Treatment Planning

Family Therapy

Collaboration with Agencies

Documentation Skills

Crisis Intervention

Education

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Microsoft Office

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.

Why CMHA? 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 Clinician Assessment Specialist for a Waterbury, CT based program (Mon - Fri - 9am - 5pm).

Position Summary: Serves as an active part of a team that provides in-home assessment to parents and children who present with significant needs such as parental substance use, mental health instability, basic needs, legal and parent-child attachment needs. Families are referred by DCF with children (from birth to age 17) who were removed from their home due to protective service concerns with a goal of reunification. The Clinical Assessment Specialist will provide clinical and non-clinician support to our clients with the goal of acquiring the skills necessary to become effective parents, who can ensure a safe and secure family and home environment for their children to reunify back into their care.

Responsibilities:

• Assists DCF with determining a family’s readiness for reunification through (Reunification Readiness Assessment) by using the “Visit Coaching Model.”
• Develops treatment goals and objectives with caregivers, following the specific program model.
• Provides interventions (individual, family) that promote the amelioration of problematic symptoms and behaviors, from both a clinical and non-clinical lens.
• Evaluates client risk on an ongoing basis and formulates and implements appropriate safety plan for inside and outside sessions.
• Collaborates regularly with internal CMHA programs and external agencies such as schools, PCPs, pediatricians, DCF, probation, court, and other social services.
• Maintains accurate documentation and submits within program and funder timeframes.
• Maintains appropriate caseload as determined by CMHA and funder.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, which may include urine toxicology screens, Reunification Services, Therapeutic Family Time, etc.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in behavioral health (psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy).
• LMSW, LPC-A, MFTA required and must be eligible for LCSW, LPC and LMFT.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a public service license.

Preferred Experience:

• Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese.
• Experience in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, which includes appointment scheduling, authorization tracking, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.

Compensation Range: $57k- $76k a year plus a $5,000 sign-on incentive for new hires. Incentive will be paid in two installments, after 6 months of employment and 1 year of employment. Starting salary will be determined based on relevant years of experience.

We care about our employees by offering Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages that help you strike a harmonious work-life balance. We also care about your future with a 403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service. CMHA also offers:

• 9 paid holidays off.
• 2 CMHA/Personal days for you to have the opportunity to celebrate the important traditions of the year with your loved ones.
• 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 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].