Community-Based Outreach Therapist — ACT Team

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness program

Employee appreciation

Job summary

Community Health Resources, Inc. seeks an Outreach Therapist for the Assertive Community Treatment Team in Manchester, CT.

This full-time, 40 hours/week position offers MON-FRI hours with one weeknight rotation and requires a Master's degree with LMSW/LPC-A/LMFT-A licensure as part of the qualifications. ACTT serves adults with serious mental illness and dual diagnoses, providing intensive community-based treatment, support, and rehab.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in related field.
• Experience with trauma, mental illness and/or serious emotional disorders and/or substance use disorders preferred.
• LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A are required; LCSW, LMFT, LPC or Licensed Psychologist preferred; other training may be required based on program.

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 for each population served.
• 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 based on program model and setting.
• 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.
• Transports clients using agency vehicles and/or personal vehicles based on program model and setting.
• Participates in all required CHR training and obtains and/or maintains certification in an EBP if applicable.
• In residential programs, therapists prioritize safety and physical presence, participating as full members of the milieu.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Client assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree or higher in related field

LMSW

LPC-A

LMFT-A

LCSW

LMFT

LPC

Licensed Psychologist

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Community Health Resources, Inc. seeks an Outreach Therapist for the Assertive Community Treatment Team in Manchester, CT.

This full-time, 40 hours/week position offers MON-FRI hours with one weeknight rotation and requires a Master's degree with LMSW/LPC-A/LMFT-A licensure as part of the qualifications. ACTT serves adults with serious mental illness and dual diagnoses, providing intensive community-based treatment, support, and rehab.