Outpatient Therapist: Children's Outpatient Program-7361

CHR Career•Willimantic, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Therapist works 40 hours per week split between the Child Outpatient Program in Willimantic, Connecticut, and Killingly Memorial School in Killingly, Connecticut. The Child Outpatient Program provides psychiatric and diagnostic evaluation and treatment to children, adolescents, and families. Its child and adolescent offices are designated as Enhanced Care Clinics under Husky and offer integrated behavioral health services, including individual and family treatment, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, MATCH, ARC, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). The therapist provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with the program model, conducts clinical and risk assessments, and collaborates with clients to develop individualized, person-centered treatment plans. Care may be provided in office, home, residential, or community-based settings, depending on the program model and setting.

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.
Ability to obtain and/or maintain certification in an evidence-based practice if applicable, and complete other training as required by the program.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide assessment and treatment interventions consistent with the program model.
Conduct clinical and risk assessments.
Collaborate with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
Demonstrate competency in age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
Work with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural support.
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, based on the program model and setting.
Maintain client and staff records according to agency policy.
Provide coverage for team members during periods of absence.
Participate in weekly supervision, consultations, and meetings.
Transport clients using agency vehicles and/or personal vehicles when required by the program model and setting.
Participate in required CHR training and obtain and/or maintain certification in an evidence-based practice if applicable.
Take on additional responsibilities as required.

Benefits

Health insurance.
Paid time off, including a birthday benefit.
Employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan.
Competitive insurance premiums with discounts on pet, home, and auto insurance.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including tuition discounts at several local colleges and universities.
Career development opportunities.
Free training curriculum, including a Clinical Training Series.
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring at several programs.
Wellness program with an annual wellness stipend, a free premium Calm app subscription, and six free confidential counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
Employee appreciation and involvement activities, including contests, lunch-and-learns, employee appreciation events, and employee-led resource groups.