Clinician I or II 1st Shift Monday-Friday

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (Cmha) • Waterbury, CT

399d • $57,000 - $87,000

About The Position

The Clinician I or II position at Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) involves providing direct clinical services to individuals in the community, focusing on recovery from mental illness and substance use. This full-time role requires collaboration with team members and community service providers to develop and implement client-centered treatment plans, manage crisis situations, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. The position is based in Waterbury/New Britain, CT, and offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Requirements

• Master's degree in behavioral health (psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy or alcohol and drug counseling).
• Clinician I must be license eligible.
• Clinician II must have a CT license as an LCSW, LMFT, LPC, Ph.D.
• Valid DMV License.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.
• Experience in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains recovery-oriented therapeutic relationships with individuals through ongoing assessment, individual and group therapy, both onsite and in the community.
• Maintains all training and certifications as required by program model.
• Collaborates with client, team, and natural supports to develop client-centered treatment plans.
• Manages emergency and crisis situations both on-site and in the community.
• Acts in accordance with mandated reporting laws.
• Completes assessment tools, integrates pertinent information to establish diagnoses, and analyzes data to create clinical formulation within designated timeframe.
• Completes documentation within designated timeframes as established by CMHA and external regulatory agencies.
• Acts in accordance with program and agency regulatory bodies, including but not limited to: state, federal, Joint Commission, DCF, and DMHAS.

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)
• 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)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree