Gilead - THERAPIST

Oak Hill/Gilead • Meriden, CT

1d • $32 - $41

About The Position

Gilead Community Services is seeking a skilled, recovery-oriented Psychotherapist for its Community Transitional Residence (CTR) program in Meriden. The role provides individual counseling and/or therapeutic groups for adults and families addressing mental, emotional, intellectual, developmental, or substance-use challenges. The three-bed transitional program offers clinical treatment and functional-skills training tailored to adults with intellectual disabilities and co-occurring mental health and/or addiction treatment needs. The position is 20 hours per week.

The Psychotherapist provides clinical services, coordinates with clients’ support networks and community partners, and participates in assessment, referral, ongoing service, and discharge processes. The role also supports program quality, regulatory compliance, accurate documentation, and the continued development of effective, recovery-oriented services. This is a non-union position paying $32.28–$40.85 per hour, depending on experience and licensure.

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 of 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; preferred.
• Experience with community outreach, coalition building, program development, or similar work; preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain collateral relationships important to 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 assessments and diagnoses, and prepare accurate client records, statistics, treatment plans, progress notes, paperwork, and other written documentation 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 associated reviews and documentation.
• Collaborate with Department Directors, Directors, and Managers to maintain efficient program workflow, evaluate and standardize procedures, and initiate changes to improve business processes and client relations.
• Provide direct clinical services in a variety of modalities, including clinical assessment, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, and status evaluations.
• Implement and provide feedback to improve programming policies and procedures.
• Support and monitor positive outcome measures defined by license regulations and agency quality-assurance processes.
• Ensure program compliance through timely completion of assigned documentation and accurate internal and external data reporting as needed.
• Consult with the appropriate chain of command regarding medical and mental-health needs and risk management.
• Maintain current knowledge of state treatment initiatives, program-development trends, and other relevant issues; seek opportunities to advance 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 in select clinical or paraprofessional positions, for employees working full-time or part-time in a qualified setting for a set period.
• 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 for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Affordable short- and long-term life insurance options for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Hands-on learning experience and supervision.
• EAP and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

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