In-Home Substance Use Therapist: Multisystemic Therapy Building Stronger Families-7402

Community Health Resources•Norwich, CT

3d•$55,683 - $83,525

About The Position

The In-Home Substance Use Therapist coordinates clinical treatment for assigned clients with behavioral health conditions using the program’s designated treatment model. In the Multisystemic Therapy–Building Stronger Families (MST-BSF) program, the therapist provides intensive, evidence-based community treatment to families with active Department of Children and Families cases involving child physical abuse or neglect and caregiver substance use. Treatment addresses the caregiver’s substance use and the family’s broader social ecology, with interventions intended to support recovery, address trauma and child behavior, improve family safety and relationships, strengthen parenting skills, and help children remain in their homes. The role may include assessment, individual, family and group therapy, case management, and crisis intervention. The therapist maintains contact and consults with stakeholders and collaborative partners, participates as a full member of the clinical team, and maintains client records. Work is home- and community-based, with a flexible schedule and an assigned client caseload. The position includes participation in an after-hours on-call rotation and MST-BSF training, supervision, and consultation.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in a related field.
LMSW, LPC-A, or LMFT-A required.
Valid driver’s license for programs where transportation is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with trauma, mental illness, serious emotional disorders, and/or substance use disorders preferred.
LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist preferred.
LADC may substitute for LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist in some programs.

Responsibilities

Provide assessment and treatment interventions consistent with fidelity to the MST-BSF model.
Provide home- and community-based care.
Document ongoing client progress and outcomes.
Participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule for client crises.
Work with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans using natural supports.
Maintain collaborative relationships with family members, stakeholders, and other service providers.
Provide crisis assessment and intervention.
Facilitate the weekly Social Club recovery support group intervention.
Facilitate regular drug testing according to the treatment model.
Participate in MST-BSF training, supervision, and consultation activities.
Coordinate clinical treatment for assigned clients, which may include individual, family, and group therapy, case management, and crisis intervention.
Maintain client records and consult with key stakeholders and collaborative parties.