Outreach Therapist - Assertive Community Treatment Team

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc.; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off incl. birthday

403b retirement plan contributions

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Wellness stipend

Job summary

CHR's Assertive Community Treatment Team in Manchester, CT is seeking an Outreach Therapist to join our on-site team. This full-time position supports adults with serious mental illness through intensive community-based treatment and coordinated discharge planning.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing person-centered treatment plans, crisis intervention, collaboration with families and providers, maintaining records, and participating in supervision and training.

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. LADC may be substituted for LCSW, LMFT, LPC or Licensed Psychologist in some programs. Valid Driver's License for programs where transportation is required.

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.

Job description

CHR's Assertive Community Treatment Team in Manchester, CT is seeking an Outreach Therapist to join our on-site team. This full-time position supports adults with serious mental illness through intensive community-based treatment and coordinated discharge planning.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing person-centered treatment plans, crisis intervention, collaboration with families and providers, maintaining records, and participating in supervision and training.