Outpatient Therapist: Children's Outpatient Program-7361

Community Health Resources•Windham, CT

1d•$63,258•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Therapist works full-time, 40 hours per week, split between the Child Outpatient Program and Killingly Memorial School. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role is based in 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 for children, adolescents, and families. Its child and adolescent offices are designated Enhanced Care Clinics under Husky and provide integrated behavioral health services. Services include individual and family treatment, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, MATCH, ARC, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

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 and/or serious emotional disorders, and/or substance use disorders preferred.
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 the developmental needs of each population served.
Work with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing 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 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 based on the program model and setting.
Participate in all required CHR training and obtain and/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 a birthday benefit.
Employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan.
Competitive insurance premiums with added 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 and a free training curriculum, including a Clinical Training Series.
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring at several programs.
Wellness program with an annual wellness stipend.
Free premium subscription to the Calm app.
Six free confidential counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
Employee appreciation and involvement opportunities, including contests, lunch-and-learns, appreciation events, and employee-led resource groups.