Outpatient Therapist: Child Outpatient Program- HRSA Approved Worksite

Overview

JOB TITLE:

Outpatient Therapist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full-time, 40 hours/wk
SCHEDULED

HOURS:

Monday–Friday, 8:30AM–5:00PM, and 2 evenings a week from 11:30AM–8:00PM
PROGRAM/

LOCATION:

Children's Outpatient Program, Willimantic, CT
PC#: 2411

Child Outpatient Program. Psychiatric and diagnostic evaluation and treatment are provided to children, adolescents and families. Our child and adolescent offices are designated as Enhanced Care Clinics under Husky, and offer integrated behavioral health services. Individual and family treatment, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, MATCH, ARC, and TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) are available.

• Provide assessment and treatment interventions consistent with the program model.
• Conduct clinical and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
• Demonstrate competency in age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
• Work with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural supports.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention to monitor the 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.
• Provide coverage for team members during periods of absence.
• Participate in weekly supervision, consultations, and meetings.
• Transport clients using agency vehicles and/or personal vehicles based on program model and setting.
• Participate in all required CHR training and obtain/maintain certification in an evidence-based practice if applicable.
• In residential programs, therapists prioritize safety and physical presence, participating as full members of the milieu.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

• 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.

• Compensation: $62,477/year minimum, and commensurate with experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer based on relevant experience and internal equity, with program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. Part-time pro-ration applies where applicable.
• CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

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