Behavioral Health Counselor or Clinician 1st shift

Behavioral Health Counselor or Clinician I – Full‑time – 1st Shift – Mon‑Fri

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non‑profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, CT, serving more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and a SAMHSA‑Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).

Job

Compensation Range

• Behavioral Health Counselor: $24.00 per hour.
• Clinician I: $57,000 annual salary, $5,000 sign‑on incentive ($2,500 after 6 months, $2,500 after 1 year).

Position Summary

Serves as an active part of a multidisciplinary team that provides assessment and therapeutic services to adults, children and/or adolescents who present with a wide range of significant behavioral health needs. Treatment is aimed at assisting individuals and/or families by helping them develop the skills necessary to improve their quality of life.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintains all trainings and certifications as required by program model.
• Completes documentation within designated time frames as established by CMHA and external regulatory agencies.
• Performs comprehensive intake assessment that results in diagnosis and recommendations for psychiatric and substance abuse treatment for adults and/or children.
• Integrates assessment tools and establishes diagnosis to create clinical formulation within designated timeframe.
• Provides individual, family and/or group treatment utilizing evidence‑based practices to facilitate positive strength‑based change.
• Develops achievable goals with client, with measurable and behavioral objectives within designated time frames; monitors treatment progress and provides updates as clinically indicated.
• Collaborates with other providers by providing all pertinent clinical information in a timely manner.
• Responds to crisis situations and triages appropriately, communicating clearly with internal and external providers/stakeholders.
• Provides referrals and linkage to community and internal resources as necessary.
• Secures reimbursement for services rendered by submitting accurate documentation in a timely manner.
• Adheres to all state, federal, Joint Commission and other oversight regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Behavioral Health Counselor: Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health discipline; active master’s‑level program in behavioral health discipline; certified in MANDT, first aid, and CPR; valid Connecticut Driver’s License.
• Clinician I: Associates license (MFTA, PCA, LMSW); eligible for LCSW, LMFT, LPC; certified in MANDT, first aid, and CPR; valid Connecticut Driver’s License.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages; 403(b) retirement savings plan with CMHA matching after 1 year of service; 11 observed holidays; 3 wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year; 2 personal days; up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service; paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s; company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability;

comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP); higher education tuition discounts; free ongoing professional development opportunities and CEUs; employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel and entertainment; free employee subscriptions to the Calm app; annual company picnic; CMHA‑sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program; free student loan wellness and public service loan forgiveness enhancement; + more benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer except in the case of a bona fide occupation qualification or as otherwise permitted by law. CMHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy), and related medical condition; 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 protected characteristic. Any individual needing assistance completing an online application should contact CMHA’s Human Resources Department at Careers.