Outreach Therapist: Functional Family Therapy Foster Care - 7060

CHR Career • Manchester, CT

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Foster Care provides foster placement and support to children with emotional or behavioral problems through a family-based prevention and intervention program that supports youths and their families. Families must commit to weekly sessions with at least the caregiver and youth present. The goal of FFT FC is to improve family communication and relationships to help reduce stress, overcome problems, and achieve family goals, sustain placement, and support transition into a permanency home. Referrals are made through DCF only. Outreach Therapy is a good fit for therapists who are looking to make a difference in the lives of teens and their families, prefer a flexible work schedule where they make their hours within M-F 8-8, enjoy traveling and being out in the community, prefer small client caseloads and frequent client contact, desire on-going professional growth and a strong supportive team, are familiar with and enjoy an intensive family therapy approach, enjoy working with and empowering parents and caregivers, and enjoy working as a team, giving and receiving feedback, and case consultation.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or higher in related field.
• Experience working with trauma, mental illness and/or serious emotional disorders and/or substance use disorders preferred.
• LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A required.
• LCSW, LMFT, LPC, Licensed Psychologist preferred.
• LADC may be substituted for LCSW, LMFT, LPC or Licensed Psychologist in some programs.
• Other training may be required based on program.
• Valid Driver’s License for programs where transportation is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with the program model.
• Conducts clinical and risk assessments.
• Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
• Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
• Works with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural support.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
• May provide care in office, home, residential, and/or community-based settings based on program model and setting.
• Responsible for maintaining client and staff records according to agency policy.
• Provides coverage for team members during periods of absence.
• Participates in weekly supervision, consultations, and meetings.
• Transports clients using agency vehicles and/or personal vehicles based on program model and setting.
• Participates in all required CHR training and obtains and/or maintains certification in an EBP if applicable.
• In residential programs, therapists prioritize safety and physical presence, participating as full members of the milieu.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Competitive health insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level