Therapist Assistant - MDFT for Youth & Family Care

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Town Plot Hill (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) retirement plan with CMHA match

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is seeking a part-time Therapist Assistant for MDFT TAY CT TREE to support youth and families in home, office, and community settings.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in social work or human services, 1 year of relevant experience, and a CT driver’s license. You will work with a treatment team, perform crisis interventions, and contribute to documentation and evaluation efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in social work or human services required.
• Valid CT driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• 1 year of experience with adolescents with substance abuse/behavioral health problems.

Responsibilities

• Establish trusting, supportive relationships with families during home visits, office or crisis times.
• Collaborate with the assigned clinician to assist youth and families and treatment team members.
• Maintain caseload per agency and funder; provide 24/7 crisis coverage as needed.
• Document and collect data for MDFT fidelity monitoring and program evaluation.
• Engage clients in treatment plans, including involvement, drug testing, and MDFT model activities.
• Build collaborative relationships with schools, courts, hospitals, DCF, probation, and other agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Flexibility

Diversity awareness

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s in social work/human service

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is seeking a part-time Therapist Assistant for MDFT TAY CT TREE to support youth and families in home, office, and community settings.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in social work or human services, 1 year of relevant experience, and a CT driver’s license. You will work with a treatment team, perform crisis interventions, and contribute to documentation and evaluation efforts.