Therapist Assistant

Job Details Job Location: NWR - Waterbury , CT 06702 Position Type: Full Time Why CMHA? Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more. Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders. CMHA is looking to hire a part-time (20 hours) Therapist Assistant for our Multidimensional Family Therapy TAY CT TREE team. This position will be located at 255 Bank St. Waterbury, CT. Compensation Range: The starting salary for this position starts at $20.00 per hour. Compensation for each position is determined not only by years of relevant experience, education, and skills, but also by maintaining internal pay equity. CMHA also takes into consideration our benefits and paid time-off package to provide a well-rounded and competitive approach to the applicant’s overall compensation. Summary: Serve as a key member of the Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) treatment team, which will provide treatment for youth/young adults and parents with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders both in home, in office, and community settings. Essential Responsibilities and Target Outcomes: Establish a trusting supportive relationship with family members through direct contact in the context of home visits, phone contacts and assistance in times of crisis. Work as part of the treatment team with the assigned clinician, providing assistance to both youth, families, and treatment team members. Maintains appropriate caseload as determined by agency and funder. Provides crisis intervention to family in the home, office or community if need arises. This includes on‑call 24/7 coverage of families on caseload. Adhering to documentation requirements and data collection/entry related to MDFT fidelity monitoring and project evaluation efforts. Engages clients in treatment plan interventions, particularly around clinical involvement, drug testing and activities that will help to support the MDFT model of treatment. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other community agencies and organizations, in order to provide comprehensive and effective treatment services for clients (i.e., schools, courts, hospitals, after school programs, DCF, probation, detox/ residential substance abuse treatment facilities, etc.). Performs other related duties as assigned. Education: Bachelor’s in social work/human service. Exceptions to education level may apply based on contract requirements and approval from contract holder. Credentials and Licenses: Valid CT driver’s license and ability to provide own transportation. Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience working with adolescents with substance abuse/behavioral health problems. Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook. Experience in, or the ability to learn how to use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system which includes appointment scheduling, authorization tracking, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries. Competencies: Behavioral Skill Sets: Effective interpersonal skills, ability to problem solve, use good judgment and work independently. Flexibility and ability to adapt creatively to stressful situations. Awareness/sensitivity to all types of issues related to client diversity. Strong organizational abilities and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to ensure the security and confidentiality of client information and records in a manner consistent with professional and CMHA codes of ethics. CMHA offers: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages 403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service 11 observed holidays 3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend 2 CHMA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs) *must be approved annually Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT. Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment Free employee subscriptions to the Wellable app Annual Company Picnic CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to: Student loan consolidation and refinancing Loan payoff projection dashboard Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone College cost calculator College financial planning 3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees' access to: Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer except in the case of a bon fide occupation qualification or as otherwise permitted or required by law, does not discriminate of the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical condition including by not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familiar status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Priority Dispatch Corp.