In-Home Adolescent Therapist: Multi-Systemic Therapy

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

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

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

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

Starting at $61,252.26/yr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience.

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