Trauma-Informed Therapist: Residential Care

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc.; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness stipend

EAP counseling

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Community Health Resources, Inc. (CHR) Brook House in Enfield, CT, is seeking a full-time Therapist (35 hrs/wk) for a 24/7 structured, trauma-informed program serving five girls aged 13–18.

Schedule is Monday–Friday 11:00 AM–6:00 PM. The successful candidate will provide assessment, treatment planning, and crisis intervention within a residential/community setting, with supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree or higher in related field.
• Experience: 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 in some programs. Valid Driver’s License.

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.
• Works with clients to develop 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.
• Maintains 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.
• Participates in CHR training and obtains/maintains relevant certifications.

Job description

Community Health Resources, Inc. (CHR) Brook House in Enfield, CT, is seeking a full-time Therapist (35 hrs/wk) for a 24/7 structured, trauma-informed program serving five girls aged 13–18.

Schedule is Monday–Friday 11:00 AM–6:00 PM. The successful candidate will provide assessment, treatment planning, and crisis intervention within a residential/community setting, with supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.