Intake Therapist - Build Early Treatment Connections

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403b Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) in Enfield, CT, is seeking an Intake Therapist to lead initial assessments and establish meaningful therapeutic relationships from the first session. You will provide continuity of care and connect clients to appropriate services within a collaborative clinical team.

This role operates in the Adult Outpatient Services program with regular supervision, opportunities to facilitate groups, and a focus on individualized discharge planning and aftercare support.

Qualifications

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

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

Client relationship

Assessment & clinical skills

Care coordination

Education

Master’s Degree or higher in related field

LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A required; LCSW, LMFT, LPC, Licensed Psychologist preferred

Valid Driver’s License for transportation

Job description

Community Health Resources (CHR) in Enfield, CT, is seeking an Intake Therapist to lead initial assessments and establish meaningful therapeutic relationships from the first session. You will provide continuity of care and connect clients to appropriate services within a collaborative clinical team.

This role operates in the Adult Outpatient Services program with regular supervision, opportunities to facilitate groups, and a focus on individualized discharge planning and aftercare support.