Clinician I or II - full-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri

Community Mental Health Affiliates•New Britain, CT

19d•$57,000 - $65,500•Onsite

About The Position

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more. Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders. CMHA is looking to hire a full-time, 40 hours per week Clinician for our MDFT program. This position will be located at 233 Main St. New Britain, CT. (Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm). Position Summary: Serve as a key member of the Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) treatment team, which will provide treatment for youth/young adults and parents with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Services include substance abuse/mental health screening, brief counseling, Multi-Disciplinary Family Therapy (MDFT), Medication Assisted Treatment, case management and recovery support services, substance abuse/tobacco cessation and prevention groups. Provide in home or office based MDFT in coordination with other agency and community services and documentation of services required by program policies and funding sources.

Requirements

Clinician I: Must have associates license (MFTA, PCA, LMSW); Must be eligible for LCSW, LMFT, LPC
Clinician II: Must have a Connecticut license as a LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Ph.D. as appropriate for services.
Will be certified in MANDT, first aid, and CPR
Valid Connecticut Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

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

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) 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