Behavioral Health Counselor - full-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri

Community Mental Health Affiliates•Waterbury, CT

3d•$57,000

About The Position

Serves as an active part of a team that provides in-home assessment to parents and children who present with significant needs such as parental substance use, mental health instability, basic needs, legal and parent child attachment needs. Families are referred by DCF with children (from birth to age 17) who were removed from their home due to protective service concerns with a goal of reunification. The Clinical Assessment Specialist will provide clinical and non-clinician support to our clients with the goal of acquiring the skills necessary to become effective parents, who can ensure a safe and secure family and home environment for their children to reunify back into their care.

Requirements

Master’s degree in behavioral health (psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy).
LMSW, LPC-A, MFTA required and must be eligible for LCSW, LPC and LMFT.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a public service license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, which includes appointment scheduling, authorization tracking, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries.
Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Assists DCF with determining a family’s readiness for reunification through (Reunification Readiness Assessment) by using the “Visit Coaching Model.”
Develops treatment goals and objectives with caregivers, following the specific program model.
Provides interventions (individual, family) that promote the amelioration of problematic symptoms and behaviors, from both a clinical and non-clinical lens.
Evaluates client risk on an ongoing basis and formulates and implements appropriate safety plan for inside and outside sessions.
Collaborates regularly with internal CMHA programs and external agencies such as schools, PCPs, pediatricians, DCF, probation, court, and other social services.
Maintains accurate documentation and submits within program and funder timeframes.
Maintains appropriate caseload as determined by CMHA and funder.
Performs other related duties as assigned, which may include urine toxicology screens, Reunification Services, Therapeutic Family Time, etc.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages
403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service
11 observed holidays
3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend
2 CHMA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year
Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service
Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs) must be approved annually
Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household
Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships
Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment
Free employee subscriptions to the calm app
Annual Company Picnic
CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program
Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to: Student loan consolidation and refinancing Loan payoff projection dashboard Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone College cost calculator College financial planning
3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees' access to: Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness