Outpatient Therapist: Children's Outpatient Program-7361

Community Health Resources, Inc. CHR; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Community Health Resources, Inc. CHR is seeking an Outpatient Therapist for the Children’s Outpatient Program in Willimantic, CT, with duties split between Child Outpatient and Killingly Memorial School. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and collaboration with families and agencies. Licensure requirements include LMSW/LPC-A/LMFT-A, with preference for LCSW/LMFT/LPC or licensed

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in related field.
• Experience working with trauma, mental illness and/or substance use disorders preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A required. LCSW, LMFT, LPC, Licensed Psychologist preferred. Driver's license required where transportation is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment and treatment interventions aligned with the program model.
• Conducts clinical and risk assessments.
• Collaborates with clients to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
• Demonstrates competency in age-related or specialty issues for the population served.
• Develops discharge plans utilizing natural supports.
• Maintains records according to agency policy.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention during crises.
• May provide care in office, home, or community-based settings.
• Participates in supervision, consultations, and meetings.

Skills

Trauma experience

Mental health disorders

Substance use disorders

Education

Master’s Degree or higher in related field

Job description

Outpatient Therapist: Children's Outpatient Program-7361

Job Category : Clinical

Requisition Number : OUTPA007361

Locations

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Willimantic, CT 06226, USA

Description

JOB TITLE: Outpatient Therapist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk, split between Child Outpatient and Killingly Memorial School

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday- Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Child Outpatient Program, Willimantic, CT/Killingly Memorial School, Killingly, CT

PC#: 1464

Psychiatric and diagnostic evaluation and treatment is provided to children, adolescents and families. Our child and adolescent offices are designated as Enhanced Care Clinics under Husky, and offer integrated behavioral health services. Individual, family treatment, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, MATCH, ARC, and TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) are available.

DUTIES & 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.

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?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• 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!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*:

$63,258.00/year minimum, and up commensurate upon experience.

*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.

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