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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 it’s like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.
**SIGN-ON BONUS OFFERED**
JOB TITLE: Outreach Therapist
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week
SCHEDULED HOURS: M-F 830am-5pm, one week night 12pm-830pm, Shared Holidays and On-Call
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT), Manchester, CT
*Community-based travel, predominately within a 15-mile radius. Company vehicles readily accessible for use!*
PC#: 1912
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) that 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.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- The perfect mix of autonomy and team solidarity to support your day-to-day work!
- Daily team meetings and weekly supervision focused on collaboration and professional growth!
- Flexibility to create your day to day appointment schedule
- Connect with clients in the community at their home or community settings—Every Day is a New Experience!
- Build long-term relationships with clients that have a lasting impact.
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 services group and individual for recovery from psychiatric and substance abuse disorders
- 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 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 required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s of Social Work.
Experience: 2 years working with identified populations. Preferred: Experience working with families, providing family therapy; individual and group.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: LCSW preferred; LMSW required. Valid Driver’s License.
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*:
$54,996/minimum, and up commensurate upon experience
*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on 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!
Salary : $54,996
