Clinician I - IMPACT - full-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri

Why CMHA?

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more.

Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders.

CMHA is looking to hire a Clinician I for our IMPACT program. This position will be located at 233 Main St. New Britain, CT 06051. (Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm)

Compensation Range: $57,000 minimum to $76,000 maximum.

Starting salary will be determined based on relevant years of experience.

Position Summary: The Clinician I will provide direct clinical services to individuals in the community; including but not limited to evaluation/assessment; home & community-based services; outreach; case and care management; individual and crisis intervention. Collaborates with team members in coordination with other agencies and community service providers.

Essential Responsibilities And Target Outcomes

• Provide Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) to clients via satellite sites and CMHA’s 233 Main Street clinic.
• Reduce OUD and the number of opioid overdose-related deaths among homeless/at-risk individuals through treatment and prevention education.
• Reduce the likelihood of chronic disease and premature death among individuals with OUD who are homeless/at risk by connecting them to integrated primary care.
• Provide integrated behavioral health and primary care services to at least 25 program participants annually via imbedded Community Health Center (CHC) at CMHA’s Open Access Center.
• Develop achievable goals with client with measurable and behavioral objectives within designated timeframes. Monitor treatment progress and provides updates within identified timeframes and as necessary.
• Collaborates with other providers by providing all pertinent clinical information in a timely manner.
• Provides referrals and linkage to community and internal resources as necessary to address client need.
• Completes documentation within designated timeframes as established by CMHA and external regulatory agencies.
• Must be willing to travel and integrate in community-based settings.
• Must have flexible schedule, be willing to work evenings and/or weekends as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• Valid DMV License and personal vehicle.
• Master’s degree in behavioral health (psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, alcohol and drug counseling).
• Clinician I must have an active temporary CT license as a LMSW, LMFT, LPCA, Ph.D., or LADC as appropriate for services; Clinician I must be license eligible.
• Certified in BMT, First Aid, and CPR.
• Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese.
• Experience in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
  
  

Benefits

We care about our employees by offering benefits that strike a harmonious work-life balance. We also care about your future. CMHA offers:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages.
• 403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service.
• 11 observed holidays.
• 3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend.
• 2 CHMA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year.
• Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service.
• Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs) *must be approved annually.
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability .
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household.
• Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships.
• Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
• Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment .
• Free employee subscriptions to the calm app.
• Annual Company Picnic.
• CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program.
  
  

Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to:

• Student loan consolidation and refinancing.
• Loan payoff projection dashboard.
• Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone.
• College cost calculator.
• College financial planning.
• 3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment.
  
  

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees' access to:

• Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers.
• Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track.
• Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable.
• The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness.
  
  

Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer except in the case of a bon fide occupation qualification or as otherwise permitted or required by law, does not discriminate of the basis of race, color, age, disability, sec, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical condition including by not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familiar status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

Any individual needing assistance completing an online application should contact CMHA's Human Resources Department at Careers@cmhacc.org .