Outpatient Therapist: Child Outpatient- Fee For Service- 7371

Community Health Resources • Windham, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Therapist provides assessment and treatment to children, adolescents, and families through Child & Family Outpatient Services. Services include psychiatric and diagnostic evaluation and treatment, individual and family therapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and evidence-based approaches such as MATCH, ARC, and TF-CBT. The program offers integrated behavioral health services at multiple Connecticut locations. The role is fee for service, with variable scheduled hours including evenings, and is based in Child Outpatient in Willimantic, Connecticut.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field.
• LMSW, LPC-A, or LMFT-A licensure/certification/registration 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.
• LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist.
• LADC may be substituted for LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist in some programs.
• Other 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 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 as required by 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 required CHR training and obtain and/or maintain certification in an evidence-based practice when 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 day off.
• 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 and a free training curriculum, including a Clinical Training Series.
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs.
• Wellness stipend.
• Free premium Calm app subscription.
• 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.

What This Job Offers