Outreach Therapist: Assertive Community Treatment Team- 7623

Community Health Resources; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403b Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) is hiring an Outreach Therapist for the Assertive Community Treatment Team in Manchester, CT. This full-time position (40 hours/week) runs Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm with one weeknight 12pm-8pm.

The role involves office, home, residential, and community-based settings per program needs. The candidate will assess and treat adults with serious mental illness, develop individualized plans, and coordinate care with families and other providers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment and treatment interventions aligned with program model.
• Conducts clinical and risk assessments.
• Develops individualized, person-centered treatment plans with clients.
• Maintains client and staff records per agency policy.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention and participates in supervision.

Skills

Trauma experience

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

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JOB TITLE: Outreach Therapist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm, one weeknight 12pm-8pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Assertive Community Treatment Team, Manchester, CT

PC#: 1912

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) serves adults 18 years of age and older. ACTT provides intensive community-based treatment, support, and rehabilitation to individuals who have a serious persistent mental illness (SPMI) or a dual diagnosis of SPMI and a Substance Use Disorder and be determined as requiring a high level of service needs.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Outreach Therapist

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: $61,252/year minimum-$91,877.14/year maximum

• 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, positions less than 40 hours this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

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