Outpatient Therapist: Child Outpatient- Fee For Service- 7371
About The Position
CHR is hiring an Outpatient Therapist for its Child Outpatient program in Willimantic, Connecticut. The program provides psychiatric and diagnostic evaluations and treatment for children, adolescents, and families. Services include individual and family treatment, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, MATCH, ARC, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Child and adolescent offices are designated Enhanced Care Clinics under Husky and offer integrated behavioral health services. Services are available at several Connecticut locations; Saturday hours are available at the Manchester location. This fee-for-service position has variable scheduled hours, including evenings. The therapist provides assessment and treatment consistent with the program model, supports individualized care and discharge planning, collaborates with families and other providers, and may work in office, home, residential, or community-based settings as applicable. The role also includes crisis intervention, recordkeeping, team coverage, supervision and meetings, transportation when required, and participation in training and applicable evidence-based practice certification.
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.
- LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist licensure.
- LADC may substitute for LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist in some programs.
- Additional training may be required based on the program.
Responsibilities
- Provide assessment and treatment interventions consistent with the program model.
- Conduct clinical and risk assessments.
- Collaborate with individuals to develop individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
- Demonstrate competency in age-related or specialty issues and the developmental needs of each population served.
- Work with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans using natural supports.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.
- Provide crisis assessment and intervention to monitor the status of clients in crisis.
- Provide care in office, home, residential, and/or community-based settings as appropriate to the program model and setting.
- Maintain client and staff records according to agency policy.
- Provide coverage for team members during absences.
- Participate in weekly supervision, consultations, and meetings.
- Transport clients using agency or personal vehicles when required by the program model and setting.
- Participate in required CHR training and obtain or maintain certification in an evidence-based practice if applicable.
- In residential programs, prioritize safety and physical presence and participate as a full member of the milieu.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required.
Benefits
- Health insurance.
- Paid time off, including birthday time off.
- Employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan.
- Competitive insurance premiums with discounts on pet, home, and auto insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional development programs and tuition discounts at local colleges and universities.
- Career development opportunities.
- Free training curriculum, including a Clinical Training Series.
- Clinical supervision and/or mentoring at several programs.
- Wellness stipend.
- Free premium Calm app subscription.
- Six free confidential counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee appreciation events, contests, lunch-and-learns, and employee-led resource groups.
