Overnight Crisis Therapist — Part-Time (Weekend)

Community Health Resources (CHR); Windham (CT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits packages

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Wellness stipend and Calm app access

Employee appreciation programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) in Willimantic, CT, seeks a part-time Therapist for the REST Center. The role supports a 24/7 crisis stabilization program providing trauma-informed, recovery-focused care and short-term interventions.

The position involves assessments, individualized treatment planning, crisis response, and collaboration with families and other providers. Licensure requirements include LMSW/LPC-A/LMFT-A with driver’s license where required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience with trauma, mental illness, and/or substance use disorders preferred.
• Licensure/certification: LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A required; LCSW/LMFT/LPC/Licensed Psychologist preferred; LADC eligible in some programs; valid driver's license 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/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.

Education

Master’s Degree or higher in related field

LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A required

LCSW, LMFT, LPC, Licensed Psychologist preferred

LADC or related field eligible for LADC; may be substituted

Valid Driver’s License for programs where transportation is required

Job description

Community Health Resources (CHR) in Willimantic, CT, seeks a part-time Therapist for the REST Center. The role supports a 24/7 crisis stabilization program providing trauma-informed, recovery-focused care and short-term interventions.

The position involves assessments, individualized treatment planning, crisis response, and collaboration with families and other providers. Licensure requirements include LMSW/LPC-A/LMFT-A with driver’s license where required.