Location: Danielson,CT, USA
With a career at CHR, you can look forward to a respectful workplace, an inclusive culture, and most importantly, a family. A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what its like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.JOB TITLE:Triage Outpatient TherapistEMPLOYMENT TYPE:Full-time, 40 hours/wkSCHEDULED HOURS:Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30 pm, potential for 1x a week evening coverage (rotation)PROGRAM/LOCATION:Adult Outpatient Program, Danielson, CTPC#:2508ABOUT THE PROGRAM: ADULT OUTPATIENT PROGRAMThe Adult Outpatient services provide psychiatric & substance abuse diagnostic evaluation and treatment.Services include assessment, consultation, individual, couples, group, family treatment and medication evaluation and monitoring.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Completes intake assessment and diagnosis.Initiates family and other collateral contacts to ensure quality, client-centered services.Collaborates with other agency staff and external providers who are working with the clients.Provides case management, clinical, and crisis intervention supports as indicated.Appropriately triages calls into CHR's Assessment Center.Coordinates referrals of clients to appropriate CHR services or external referrals as needed. This includes crisis triage and interventions (e.g. dispatching emergency services and or mobile crisis response when appropriate).Responsible for providing clients with community resource information as needed.Use of multiple IT programs to facilitate organization of work flow and responsibilities, including concurrent documentation.Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.Additional duties as required.QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Master's degree in behavioral health field required.Experience: At least two (2) years experience in a mental health setting preferred. Clinical experience in the community treatment of persons with serious and persistent mental illness and or substance abuse issues. Experience with telephone assessment and triage preferred. For identified positions, bilingual capacity may be required.Licensure/Certification/Registration: Licensed as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC or psychologist in the State of CT preferred. License eligible required.Training: Masters in mental health field required. Demonstrated in depth knowledge and experience as a therapist working with people with mental illness, addictions and/or serious emotional disorders. Demonstrated training and experience in all aspects of mental health treatment, assessment and evaluation.Why Join CHR? Award-Winning Workplace:Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 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, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide. Wellness Program:Annual wellness stipend.FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches, weekly yoga, coloring contests, employee appreciation events, and more! Employee Involvement:Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.Join employee-led resource groups, DEI Council, and Wellness Committee.Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees! Stay Informed:Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop. And So Much More:Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some 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*: $56,797/minimum, and up commensurate upon experience*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!