Crisis Behavioral Health Counselor (3rd Shift)

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA); New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Job summary

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) in New Britain, CT; is seeking a full‑time Behavioral Health Counselor for the Crisis program, 3rd shift. Schedule: Mon–Fri 11:00 pm–8:00 am; Sat–Sun 11:00 pm–10:00 am.

Duties include intake assessments and crisis triage to link clients with services. The role works within a multidisciplinary team to provide outpatient assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, families and adults.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive intake assessment that results in diagnosis and recommendations for psychiatric and substance abuse treatment for children, adolescents, adults and/or families and assists with appropriate referrals and linkage to other services, if appropriate.
• Develops achievable treatment plan goals with child, adult and/or family; with measurable and behavioral objectives within designated timeframes.
• Monitors treatment progress and provides updates within identified timeframes and as necessary.
• Performs individual, family and group treatment utilizing evidence‑based practices to facilitate positive strength‑based change.
• Collaborates and coordinates with external agencies such as schools, PCPs, DCF, probation, court and other social service agencies in a timely manner.
• Responds to crisis situations and triages appropriately, communicating clearly with professionals—internal and external—to meet presenting client needs.
• Secures reimbursement by obtaining authorizations, providing accurate documentation and submitting progress notes in a timely manner. Completes documentation within designated timeframes as established by CMHA and external regulatory agencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) in New Britain, CT; is seeking a full‑time Behavioral Health Counselor for the Crisis program, 3rd shift. Schedule: Mon–Fri 11:00 pm–8:00 am; Sat–Sun 11:00 pm–10:00 am.

Duties include intake assessments and crisis triage to link clients with services. The role works within a multidisciplinary team to provide outpatient assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, families and adults.