THERAPIST, Children & Family

Community Council of Nashua•Nashua, NH

29d

About The Position

Greater Nashua Mental Health is looking for a Therapist to join our Child, Adolescent & Family Services team! The Therapist provides clinically appropriate, evidence-based treatment and interventions, and case management services, to children, adolescents and their families diagnosed with mental illness. Services are provided in the office, the client’s home, or in the community and school settings. We are a group of professionals who have a passion for professional development, see the value of providing wholistic care, and work best in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field
Licensed or Licensure eligible in the state of NH
Knowledge of developmental theory & Children’s Mental Health
Knowledge of family dynamics and Systems theory
Familiarity with community resources
Ability to teach effectively
Strong collaborating skills, and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive
Ability to manage multiple priorities and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments.
Ability to exercise sound judgment
Must have active driver's license and automobile with liability insurance in the agency's minimum amounts

Nice To Haves

1 to 2 years working with children, youth, or families, preferred

Responsibilities

Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy, as well as case management services, to clients for a percentage of time per week as appropriate for position and as directed by supervisor
Coordinates clients’ treatment plan both with other GNMH staff members and outside agencies
Screens and assesses clients and makes appropriate referrals to a specific CAFS program and/or other agencies or services when the client is not an appropriate referral to CAFS
Completes all treatment plans, Child Needs and Strength Assessments (CANS), and Case Management Care Plans (CMCP) by due date listed in EMR
Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned
Performs all activities in accordance with ethical standards of the American Counseling Association

Benefits

Choice of 2 health insurance plans
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Health Plan Opt Out Benefit
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Group Life and AD&D Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Accident & Critical Illness Insurances
403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
Employee Assistance Plan
Generous Earned Time Off
Paid Extended Sick Time
10 Paid Holidays + your birthday!
Bereavement Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program