Therapist for FAM Program - 1099 (LPC, LMFT, LCSW)

Stokescounseling; Naugatuck (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading mental health practice as an in-home therapist, where you will provide essential counseling services to families facing communication challenges. This role emphasizes collaboration and requires advanced skills in intake assessments and treatment planning. You will work with diverse client populations, ensuring they receive the support they need in a non-crisis setting. If you have a passion for making a difference in people's lives and possess the necessary licensure and experience, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to grow within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Insurance paneling

Continued education opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully licensed mental health therapist in Connecticut required.
• 1-3 years experience in counseling with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Assess mental health status and conduct counseling sessions.
• Perform intake assessments and maintain documentation.

Skills

Counseling/Talk Therapy

Intake Assessments

Treatment Planning

Documentation Skills

Team Collaboration

Interpersonal Communication

Driver's License

Education

Active LPC, LMFT, or LCSW Licensure

Job description

Hiring for: In-home Therapist

Location: Naugatuck, CT

Type of role: 1099 (70/30 - Reimbursement) (Minimum 10 clinical hours weekly)

Qualifications: Active LPC, LMFT, or LCSW licensure in Connecticut

About Stokes Counseling Services:
Stokes Counseling Services is a leading mental health private practice in Connecticut. We’re a group practice made up of licensed clinicians (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LPCA, LMSW, MFTA, APRN, PMHNP) who provide an array of counseling services and individual medication management. Headquartered in Naugatuck, CT, we also deliver telehealth services state-wide and in-home mental health therapy to specific areas.

About the position:
Provide in-home non-crisis outpatient level of counseling to clients of our FAM program, designed to work with families who are having a difficult time communicating and working together as a family. Note: FAM Program Clinicians are not on call and are not case managers. This is a clinical role, and we can connect resources as needed.

Who we are looking for:

• Fully licensed mental health therapist in the State of Connecticut (LPC, LMFT, or LCSW).
• 1 -3 years experience conducting counseling/talk therapy sessions with diverse client populations.
• Passion for in-home work.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Advanced proficiency in conducting intake assessments and formulating treatment plans.
• Strong written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide and maintain documentation within the appropriate time frames.
• Have a valid driver's license and access to a properly insured vehicle for work or reliable transportation.

What you’ll do:

• Assess the mental and behavioral health status of referred clients with mild to moderate mental health conditions and/or substance abuse issues and conduct standardized counseling/talk therapy sessions for Stokes Counseling clients.
• Perform intake/biopsychosocial assessments to evaluate clients' mental and behavioral health status.
• Formulate differential diagnoses along with short-term and long-term goals.
• Provide and maintain written documentation of intake, assessments, progress/contact notes, interventions, treatment plans, and termination notes within the designated time frame.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of clinical and counseling services, including all necessary billing information. Ensure accurate and consistent use of intake forms for all client contracts with behavioral health providers to ensure accurate billing of third-party resources.
• Charge copays, deductibles, co-insurance, and no-show/cancellation fees at the time of service when indicated and appropriate.

Benefits:

• Insurance paneling
• Continued education opportunities: Take advantage of free CEUs presented by our Clinical Leadership team and peers.