Weekend Crisis Therapist — Part-Time (Sat-Sun)

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc.; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403b Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness stipend

Job summary

CHR's REST Center in Willimantic, CT is seeking a part-time Therapist (16 hours/week) to join a crisis stabilization team serving mental health and substance use crises. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, provide risk assessments, and collaborate with families and community providers to ensure safe transitions.

LMSW/LMFT/LPCA qualifications preferred; licensure strict requirements apply. Excellent benefits and training available.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in related field.
• Experience with trauma, mental illness and/or substance use disorders preferred.

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.
• 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.

Education

Master’s degree or higher in related field

LMSW

LMFTA

LPCA

LCSW

LMFT

LPC

Job description

CHR's REST Center in Willimantic, CT is seeking a part-time Therapist (16 hours/week) to join a crisis stabilization team serving mental health and substance use crises. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, provide risk assessments, and collaborate with families and community providers to ensure safe transitions.

LMSW/LMFT/LPCA qualifications preferred; licensure strict requirements apply. Excellent benefits and training available.