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JOB TITLE:                         Outreach Therapist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:        Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS:        Monday-Friday 9AM-1PM start at Danielson Court, 1-5 in Danielson office. NO WEEKENDS or HOLIDAYS.

PROGRAM/LOCATION:   CSSD- Treatment Pathways Program , Danielson, CT          

PC#:                                    2620            

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: TREATMENT PATHWAYS PROGRAM

 To provide a full range of court and community based clinical and community support services for assigned clients with substance use disorders through the entire pretrial process. To facilitate access to appropriate treatment services by providing assessment, referral and linkage to community mental health and addictions services. Manages client’s care through the client’s entire pretrial process.

 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts Clinical and Risk Assessments, including: C-SSRS, psychosocial assessment and level of care assessments


• Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person centered treatment plans and documents clients progress during treatment.


• Provides documentation to court personnel regarding compliance of treatment.


• Use Motivational Interventions to assist clients in meeting their goals and moving along their paths to recovery, utilizing stage wise interventions


• Provide psycho-educational rehabilitation services sessions as needed.


• Support individual with linking and engaging with natural (family, friends) or community supports


• Develop crisis plans for clients and work with other staff to respond to crisis situations as needed. 


• Provide intensive skill building interventions and support for self-management, self-advocacy, health and well-being, relapse prevention, and using community resources

• Participate in family education and support activities


• Maintain documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.


• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.


• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Masters degree in Behavioral Health field or related field.

Experience:  Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience as a psychotherapist working with people with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders. Demonstrated training and experience in all aspects of mental health treatment, assessment, evaluation and provision of individual, group and family therapy. Relevant experience to program model to which individual is assigned.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: License-eligible preferred but not required. Associate’s level license required.

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:

• 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*:        

$ 60,496/00/annually min, and up commensurate upon experience.

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off 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 an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

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