On-Call Therapist: FFT Foster Care- Per diem- 6023

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JOB TITLE:                            FFT-FC On-Call Therapist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:         Per-diem

SCHEDULED HOURS:         On call after hours and weekends, rotating weeks. Some in-person response may be required

PROGRAM/LOCATION:       Functional Family Therapy- Foster Care (FFT-FC); Manchester, CT

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:  Functional Family Therapy- Foster Care (FFT-FC)

Interested in helping a foster child?

Functional Family Therapy- Foster Care (FFT-FC) is an evidence-based in-home clinical intervention with a relational focus on the family unit for DCF-involved children. In addition to clinical treatment, FFT-FC also offers corresponding case management services with a Family Specialist. Birth Families and Foster Families are the primary unit of intervention. FFT-FC is built on the core FFT model; it is completed with the foster family and moves to your working with the birth family when the youth is preparing for reunification and after.

ABOUT THE POSITION: FFT-FC On-Call Therapist

Position Highlights

• One-to-one supervision is provided.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Flexible schedule.
• Opportunity to diversify your clinical experience.
• Supportive team environment and a great place to grow your career!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
• Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
• Determines appropriate treatment services for assigned clients to assist them in staying in the community and resuming occupational, educational and/or leisure activities.
• Documents ongoing client progress and outcomes
• Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.
• Responsible for Maintaining Client and Staff Records According to Agency Policy         
• Transports clients, when necessary, using agency vehicle and/or personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education:  Master’s Degree in mental health field

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

Licensure/Certification/Registration:  LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed as Clinical Psychologist in State of CT preferred. LMSW, LMFT-A or LPC-A 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:

• 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*:

$150 per week, $200 for per week for holiday, or $250 per week for major holiday, plus $40.00/hr for face-to-face services

*Our per diem and fee for service positions offer a flat hourly rate.

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!

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