In-Home Adolescent Therapist: Multi-Systemic Therapy

In-Home Adolescent Therapist: Multi-Systemic Therapy Job Category: Clinical Requisition Number: INHOM006414 A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters. Job Title: In-Home Adolescent Therapist (Outreach Therapist) Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours/wk Scheduled Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM, Flexible Program/Location: Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST); Middletown, CT About the Program: Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) The Multisystemic Therapist works as a member of the MST therapy team to provide family-based treatment in the home and community for adolescents with challenging behaviors, including substance use, legal system involvement, family and peer conflict, or educational problems. MST is an intensive and evidence-based model that works with the adolescent's entire social ecology (individual, family, peer, school, community) to identify reasons for referral behaviors and design effective interventions to reduce the frequency and severity of these behaviors and empower the youth and family to improve functioning in the long term. Multisystemic Therapy is a good fit for therapists who: Are looking to make a difference in the lives of adolescents and their families within an in-home and evidence-based therapy model Prefer a flexible work schedule without being attached to an office from 9-5 Enjoy traveling and being out in the community Prefer small client caseloads and frequent client contact to allow for best clinical outcomes for each family Prefer a short-term behavioral treatment model that empowers the family to maintain changes in the long-term Are familiar with and enjoy a systemic approach to therapy Enjoy working with and empowering parents and caregivers Enjoy strong supervisory support and feedback 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? Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years! Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday! Retirement Savings: Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan. Comprehensive Insurance: Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance! Education & Tuition Support: Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites). Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities. Career Development: FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs. Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide. Wellness Program: Annual wellness stipend. FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families. Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches, weekly yoga, coloring contests, employee appreciation events, and more! Employee Involvement: Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees! Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop. And So Much More: Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility. Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities! Compensation: Starting at $60,496/yr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience. *Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (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.