Therapist Assistant: Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy

Therapist Assistant

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Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

Scheduled Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-8PM, flexible

Program/Location: Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy, Manchester, CT *this is a community-based position*

About the Program: Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy (MDFT)

Come join a reflective and collaborative team that nurtures the growth of each other to provide excellent clinical care to teens and their families. MDFT is a family-focused treatment that transforms young lives and sets the course for a better future. We provide intensive in-home and in-office family, individual, and parent therapy for adolescents struggling with at risk behaviors such as substance misuse, behavioral problems, and family conflict.

About the Position: Therapist Assistant

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides case management support to clients and their families in person, over the phone, through use of text messaging and in the community.
• Understands MDFT model and uses concepts when appropriate to aid clients in understanding and managing their symptoms and their recovery.
• Collaborates with MDFT therapists, supervisor and other relevant clinical team members to coordinate and deliver services to clients. Works in close collaboration with assigned therapist or supervisor in the event that clinical or crisis intervention is needed.
• Maintains family and other collateral contacts to ensure quality, client-centered services.
• Assesses and involves natural supports in treatment planning and discharge processes whenever possible.
• Demonstrates competency in topics of substance use and recovery, mental health, child development, and provides trauma sensitive and culturally competent care.
• Ensures that urinalyses are completed as required by model.
• Responsible for documenting all services and contacts with clients, collateral contacts and appointments according to agency and model standards.
• Attends all program and MDFT required meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in human services required.

Experience: At least two (2) years' experience in a substance use setting preferred. Demonstrated orientation toward serving people with substance use and/or mental health issues in their community required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver's license. Training: Will attend all required program trainings.

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: $20.30/hour min-$26.9735/hour max

*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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