Therapist: REST Center- 7231

CHR Career•Willimantic, CT

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The REST Center is a 24/7 community-based crisis stabilization program that provides a safe and supportive alternative to hospitalization for individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use-related crises. The center offers short-term assessment, stabilization, nursing support, brief therapeutic interventions, peer support, medication evaluation, and connection to ongoing community services. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide person-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-focused care. The goal is to help individuals stabilize, avoid unnecessary emergency department visits or hospitalizations, and successfully transition to the most appropriate level of care.

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.
LADC or Master’s Degree in related mental health field eligible for 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

Nice To Haves

LCSW, LMFT, LPC, Licensed Psychologist 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

health insurance
ample paid time off (including your birthday!)
employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan
competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
Tuition reimbursement
professional development programs
exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
Career development opportunities!
FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
Annual wellness stipend
FREE premium subscription to the Calm app
6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!