Outreach Therapist: Assertive Community Treatment Team- 7623

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JOB TITLE:                            Outreach Therapist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:         Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS:         Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm, one weeknight 12pm-8pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION:  Assertive Community Treatment Team, Manchester, CT

PC#:                                      1912

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:  Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) *Click here to
learn more about the program! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxA0M6u5a50]

Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) serves adults 18 years of age and
older.  ACTT provides intensive community-based treatment, support, and
rehabilitation to individuals who have a serious persistent mental illness
(SPMI) or a dual diagnosis of SPMI and a Substance Use Disorder and be
determined as requiring a high level of service needs.   

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.

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and
well-being are our top priorities!

* Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off
(including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement
Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home
and auto!
* Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including
exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local
colleges/universities
* Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring
our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill
enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring
offered at several programs
* Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the
Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee
Assistance Program
* Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns
(meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource
groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the
hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

Compensation*

$61,252/year minimum-$91,877.14/year maximum*

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are
based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity
policy. (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.

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