Child Crisis Therapist: CT Hope

Overview

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Job Title: Child Crisis Therapist

Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours/weeks

Scheduled

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5PM, two evenings per week 11:30AM-8PM

Program/

Location:

CT Hope, Willimantic, CT

PC#: 2728

About the Position: Child Crisis Therapist

• Provides crisis assessment, outreach, and follow up to monitor status of clients in crisis.
• Documents ongoing client progress and outcomes.
• 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 supports.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.
• Performs home and community-based care.
• Responsible for maintaining client and staff records according to agency policy.
• Participates in weekly supervision and meetings to review client and program progress.

Education:

Master’s Degree or higher in mental health field

Experience:

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience working with serious emotional disorders and their families. Demonstrated training and experience in assessment, crisis evaluation and de-escalation of crisis situations. Has worked in collaboration with others.

Licensure/Certification /Registration:
LMSW, LMFT-A, LPC-A, or higher licenses
.

• Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 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, clinical supervision and/or mentoring, and internal career fairs across 80 programs statewide.
• Wellness Program: Annual wellness stipend. FREE Calm app subscription for employees and families. Wellness activities and up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per year through the EAP.
• Employee Involvement: DEI initiatives, employee-led resource groups, Wellness Committee, and leadership luncheons with the CEO.
• Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from the CEO and monthly newsletters.
• And So Much More: Benefits available to all staff, 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: $60,496 annually minimum and up freely commensurate with experience.

• Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience and internal equity, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (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.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!