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JOB TITLE: Outreach Therapist
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk
SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT); Enfield, CT
PC#: 1011
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidence-based practice that improves outcomes for people with serious mental illness who are most at-risk of psychiatric crisis and hospitalization and involvement in the criminal justice system.
ACT uses a multidisciplinary team approach combined with assertive outreach in order to provide a wide range of services to clients; including teaching of life skills, vocational counseling, substance abuse counseling, medication management, therapy, assistance with accessing health care and social and recreational activities.
If you enjoy teamwork and the opportunity to work closely with a small group of clients in order to facilitate positive change, ACT is the program for you!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
• Become part of the staff that provides consistent, caring, person-centered relationships that have a positive effect upon outcomes and quality of life.
• Opportunities for staff to enhance their skills through daily team meetings, individual and group supervision with the Clinical Program Director and the APRN leading the team.
• ACTT has company vehicles for outreach use and offers Mileage reimbursement when personal cars are used.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts Clinical and Risk Assessments, including: LOCUS, Co-occurring Screens, DLA-20.
Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans and documents clients progress during treatment.
Provides individual and group therapy.
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 service for recovery from psychiatric and substance use disorders.
Support individuals to link and engage with natural (family, friends) or community supports.
Develop safety plans for clients and work with other staff to respond to crisis situations as needed.
Provide skills teaching, such as assisting clients in obtaining/ maintaining housing and utilities; learning how to use transportation services, planning, and preparing nutritional meals, engage and communicate with family and friends, be safe in the community, care for children and other family members, and solve everyday problems that arise.
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 require QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Master's degree in behavioral health field or related field.
Experience: 1+ years' experience working with adults with SMI and/or co-occurring illnesses; outreach experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: LMSW, LPCA, LMFTA required if eligible; LCSW or LPC preferred.
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*:
$53,372/annually 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!