Trauma-Informed IPV Outreach Therapist

Community Health Resources (CHR); Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness stipend

Job summary

CHR is seeking an Outreach Therapist for the Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) program in Hartford, CT. This full-time role conducts assessments, delivers evidence-based interventions, and collaborates with families to create personalized treatment plans in a supportive, supervised environment.

Licensed social workers or therapists provide crisis support and participate in ongoing training, with a strong emphasis on safety, collaboration, and culturally responsive care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field is required.
• Licensure/Certification: LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A required; LCSW/LMFT/LPC or Licensed Psychologist preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License for programs requiring transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment and treatment interventions aligned with the IPV program model.
• Conducts clinical and risk assessments.
• Collaborates to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
• Maintains client and staff records per agency policy.
• Provides coverage for team members during absences.
• Participates in supervision, consultations, and meetings.

Skills

Trauma experience

Mental health

Substance use

Education

Master’s degree or higher in related field

Job description

Outreach Therapist: Intimate Partner Violence - 7211

Job Category: Clinical

Requisition Number: OUTRE007211

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• Posted : September 16, 2026
• Full-Time

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Hartford, CT 06105, USA

Description

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JOB TITLE: Outreach Therapist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday

PROGRAM: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV); Hartford, CT

PC#: 1748

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

The goal of IPV is to establish a comprehensive response to intimate partner violence that offers meaningful and sustainable help to families that is safe, respectful, culturally relevant and responsive to the unique strengths and concerns of the family. This service provides a supportive service array of assessments, interventions and linkages to services to address the needs of families impacted by intimate partner violence.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Outreach Therapist

Position Highlights

• Very supportive environment offering weekly and as needed additional supervision, consultations with our model developer, and monthly collaboration meetings as a team.
• Free evidenced based trainings in Fathers for Change and Mothers and More curriculums (Yale developed models), as well as Circle of Security.
• An opportunity to acquire transferrable skills through training and work with families that have experienced violence and trauma. Gain experience working with DCF directly!
• What makes CHR’s IPV program different? Our approach is to work with both the victim and the person who inflicted harm, in a strength based and clinical way, facilitating a greater opportunity for impact and change.

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 RANGE*:

$55,683 minimum-$83,525 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, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

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

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