In-Home Adolescent Therapist: Multi-Systemic Therapy

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JOB TITLE: In-Home Adolescent Therapist (Outreach Therapist)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm, flexible

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST); Willimantic, CT or Manchester, CT

PC#: 2810

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST)

Come join a collaborative team that strengthens the relationships of teens and their families and promotes long-term change.

MST is an in-home family therapy model for teens struggling with at-risk behaviors, such as substance use, family conflict, or school problems. MST works with the teen's entire social support system (individual, family, peer, school, community) to improve behaviors and strengthen family relationships.

Multisystemic 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 you make your 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
• Enjoy working as a team, giving and receiving feedback, and case consultation

ABOUT THE POSITION: Outreach Therapist

Duties & 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master's Degree or higher in related field.

Experience: Experience working with trauma, mental illness and/or serious emotional disorders and/or substance use disorders preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration : 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.

Additional Qualification: Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs , including 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
• Wellness program: 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!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*:

$61,252.26 minimum-$91,877.14 maximum

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)


CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

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