In-Home Substance Use Therapist: Multisystemic Therapy Building Stronger Families-7402

Community Health Resources; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Wellness program

Career development and training

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Community Health Resources seeks an In-Home Substance Use Therapist to deliver Multisystemic Therapy – Building Stronger Families in Norwich, CT. Role involves coordinating clinical treatment for clients with behavioral health needs, delivering home- and community-based care, and collaborating with families and community providers.

The program emphasizes trauma-informed care, family work, and round-the-clock support with supervisory guidance and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in related field.
• Experience with trauma, mental illness and/or substance use disorders preferred.
• LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A required; LCSW, LMFT, LPC or Licensed Psychologist preferred; LADC may be substituted in some programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with fidelity to MST-BSF model.
• Performs home and community based care.
• Documents ongoing client progress and outcomes. Participates in rotating after-hours on call schedule for client crises.
• Works with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural supports.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with family members, stakeholders, and other service providers.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention.
• Facilitates delivery of the weekly Social Club recovery support group intervention.
• Facilitates regular drug testing according to the treatment model.
• Participates in all MST-BSF training, supervision and consultation activities.

Skills

Trauma experience

Substance use disorders

Family therapy

Education

Master's Degree or higher in related field

Tools

LMSW/LPC-A/LMFT-A Licenses

Licensure preferred: LCSW/LMFT/LPC/Licensed Psychologist

LADC substitution option

Job description

JOB TITLE

In-Home Substance Use Therapist: Multisystemic Therapy Building Stronger Families

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS

8AM-8PM, flexible hours

PROGRAM/LOCATION

MST BSF, Multi-Systemic Therapy-Building Stronger Families, Norwich, CT

PC

1839

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

MST-BSF Multi-Systemic Therapy-Building Stronger Families

Multisystemic Therapy- Building Stronger Families (MST-BSF) is an evidence-based treatment model, which provides intensive community based treatment to families that have active cases with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) due to the physical abuse and/or neglect of a child in the family and due to the abuse of or dependence upon marijuana, cocaine, heroin, alcohol, or other substances by at least one caregiver in the family. MST works with the identified caregiver on their substance use, as well as providing family therapy which addresses the family's entire social ecology to identify and intervene with contributing factors to child abuse/neglect and parental substance use. MST-BSF therapists design interventions to assist parents with recovery from substance use disorders and trauma, improve child behaviors and address child trauma, increase family safety and improve relationships, strengthen parenting skills, and allow children to remain in their homes.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Outreach Therapist. Coordinates all aspects of clinical treatment for assigned clients with behavioral health conditions, utilizing the designated model or intervention per program. May provide assessment, individual, family & group therapy, case management, and crisis intervention to assigned clients. Maintains contact with and consults with key stakeholders and relevant collaborative parties. Participates as full member of the clinical team and is responsible for maintaining client records.

• Are looking to make a difference in the lives of at-risk families within an in-home and evidence-based therapy model
• Enjoy working with the substance use population
• Prefer a flexible work schedule without being attached to an office from 9-5
• Enjoy traveling and being out in the community
• Prefer small client caseloads and frequent client contact to allow for best clinical outcomes for each family
• Are familiar with and enjoy a systemic approach to therapy and doing family work
• Enjoy collaborating with state and community providers
• Enjoy working with and empowering parents and caregivers
• Enjoy strong supervisory support and feedback
• Enjoy working as a team, giving and receiving feedback, and case consultation

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with fidelity to MST-BSF model.
• Performs home and community based care.
• Documents ongoing client progress and outcomes. Participates in rotating after-hours on call schedule for client crises. Most on-call crises are managed by phone and frequency of calls varies by caseload.
• Works with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural supports.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with family members, stakeholders, and other service providers.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention.
• Facilitates delivery of the weekly Social Club recovery support group intervention.
• Facilitates regular drug testing according to the treatment model.
• Participates in all MST-BSF training, supervision and consultation activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master's Degree or higher in related field.

Experience: Experience working with trauma, mental illness and/or serious emotional disorders and/or substance use disorders preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A required. LCSW, LMFT, LPC, Licensed Psychologist preferred. LADC may be substituted for LCSW, LMFT, LPC or Licensed Psychologist in some programs. Other training may be required based on program. Valid Driver's License for programs where transportation is required.

WHY JOIN CHR?

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

COMPENSATION

$55,683.47 minimum - $83,525.31 maximum. $6,000 Sign-on

• Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.