Gilead - THERAPIST

Gilead Community Services•Meriden, CT

About The Position

Gilead Community Services is seeking a skilled, recovery-oriented Psychotherapist for its Meriden adult Community Transitional Residence (CTR) program. This position works 20 hours per week, providing individual counseling and/or therapeutic groups focused on people and families experiencing mental, emotional, intellectual, developmental, or substance abuse problems. The CTR is a three-bed transitional program that provides clinical treatment and functional skills training tailored to adults with intellectual disabilities who also have mental health and/or addiction treatment needs. The Psychotherapist provides direct clinical services, supports clients’ recovery, and completes required documentation while helping ensure program quality and compliance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

Master’s degree in human services from an accredited college or university.
Five years of prior clinical experience in mental health, addictions, and/or trauma work.
Knowledge and proficiency with the latest editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Computer proficiency and ability to use an electronic medical record (EMR) to maintain timely documentation.
Maintain and provide proof of a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Connecticut professional license in the field of clinical studies.
Experience with community outreach, coalition building, program development, or similar work.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain collateral relationships that support clients’ well-being, including relationships with families, behavior specialists, case managers, landlords, police, the legal system, employers, other agencies, treatment providers, and community supports.
Formulate and complete detailed psychosocial assessments, including mental status and diagnosis.
Maintain complete and accurate client records, statistics, treatment plans, progress notes, paperwork, and other relevant written data in a timely manner.
Maintain and implement Recovery, Trauma, and Gender Informed philosophies in work with staff, clients, families, and the community.
Participate in intake and referral, continued service, and discharge processes, including related review and documentation.
Collaborate with Department Directors, Directors, and Managers to maintain efficient workflow, evaluate and standardize procedures, initiate changes, and improve business practices and client relations.
Provide direct services in a variety of modalities, including clinical assessment, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, and status evaluations.
Implement policies and procedures for programming and provide feedback to improve them.
Support and monitor positive outcome measures established by license regulations and agency quality assurance processes.
Ensure program compliance through timely completion of assigned documentation and accurate internal and external data reporting.
Consult with the appropriate chain of command regarding medical and mental health needs related to risk management.
Maintain current knowledge of state treatment initiatives, program development trends, and other issues affecting clients and programs; seek opportunities to develop knowledge of treatment trends that may improve services.
Coordinate with agency Administrative Support Staff to support proficient service delivery.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

HRSA Loan Repayment Program eligibility for qualifying federal student loans and selected clinical or paraprofessional positions, subject to program terms.
Generous paid time off.
Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
401(k) retirement plan.
Scholarship programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Professional development opportunities.
Free long-term disability insurance and affordable short- and long-term life insurance options for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Hands-on learning experience and supervision.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness program offerings.