Outreach Therapist: Assertive Community Treatment - 5934 - $3,000 Sign-on Bonus!

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc.; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking an Outreach Therapist for its Assertive Community Treatment Team. This role offers a unique blend of autonomy and collaboration, allowing you to connect with clients in their communities and provide vital support for those with serious mental illnesses. With a focus on professional growth, you'll engage in daily team meetings and enjoy a flexible schedule tailored to your clients' needs. Join a recognized top workplace that values diversity, offers competitive benefits, and fosters an inclusive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on individuals' lives. If you're passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

403b Retirement Plan Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Annual Wellness Stipend

Free Counseling Sessions

Employee Appreciation Events

Flexible Scheduling

Professional Development Programs

Internal Career Fairs

Qualifications

• Master’s of Social Work required with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with family therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop person-centered treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group therapy, and crisis intervention as needed.
• Support clients in achieving recovery goals and maintaining community connections.

Skills

Clinical Assessments

Individual and Group Therapy

Motivational Interventions

Crisis Management

Psycho-educational Rehabilitation

Skills Teaching

Education

Master’s of Social Work

Job description

Outreach Therapist: Assertive Community Treatment - 5934 - $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Job Category: Clinical

Requisition Number: OUTRE005934

Posted: November 1, 2024

Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Scheduled Hours: M-F 8:30am-5pm, one week night 12pm-8:30pm, Shared Holidays and On-Call

Program/Location: Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT), Manchester, CT

About the Program: Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) serves adults 18 years of age and older, providing intensive community-based treatment, support, and rehabilitation for individuals with serious persistent mental illness (SPMI) or dual diagnosis of SPMI and Substance Use Disorder.

Position Highlights:

• The perfect mix of autonomy and team solidarity to support your day-to-day work!
• Daily team meetings and weekly supervision focused on collaboration and professional growth!
• Flexibility to create your day-to-day appointment schedule.
• Connect with clients in the community at their home or community settings—Every Day is a New Experience!
• Build long-term relationships with clients that have a lasting impact.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts Clinical and Risk Assessments, including: LOCUS, Co-occurring Screens, DLA-20.
• Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans and documents clients' progress during treatment.
• Provides individual and group therapy.
• Uses Motivational Interventions to assist clients in meeting their goals and moving along their paths to recovery.
• Provides psycho-educational rehabilitation services for recovery from psychiatric and substance abuse disorders.
• Supports individuals with linking and engaging with natural (family, friends) or community supports.
• Develops crisis plans for clients and works with other staff to respond to crisis situations as needed.
• Provides skills teaching, such as assisting clients in obtaining/maintaining housing and utilities, learning how to use transportation services, planning and preparing nutritional meals, engaging and communicating with family and friends, and solving everyday problems.
• Provides intensive skill-building interventions and support for self-management, self-advocacy, health and well-being, and relapse prevention.
• Participates in family education and support activities.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education: Master’s of Social Work.

Experience: 2+ years working with identified populations. Preferred: Experience working with families, providing family therapy; individual and group.

Why Join CHR?

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!
• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and opportunities within our over 80 programs statewide.
• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches, weekly yoga, coloring contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Join employee-led resource groups, DEI Council, and Wellness Committee.
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Compensation: $54,996/minimum, and up commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer based on relevant experience and adherence to our internal equity policy.

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!