Outreach Therapist Young Adult Treatment Team- 6276

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JOB TITLE:Outreach Therapist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FullTime 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: MondayFriday 8:30AM5:00PM

PROGRAM/LOCATION: YACTT Enfield CT

PC#: 1502

About the Program: YOUNG ADULT TREATMENT TEAM

YACTT is a Multidisciplinary team comprised of the Program Director Community Support Specialists Employment Specialists RN Outreach Therapists and Care Coordinator. The mission of YACTT is to assist young adults in obtaining the skills they need to lead independent and productive lives. The team provides skill teaching in the areas of life skills coping skills symptom management interpersonal relationships vocational and educational goals and health and wellness. The team utilizes assertive engagement interventions in order to address barriers to treatment and meet the young adult where they are at; outreach is the main mode of service delivery. YACTT emphasizes team work and meets a minimum of three times a week as a full team to coordinate care and to support one another; staff also receive individual supervision with the Program Director who is a Licensed Mental Health professional with an expertise in working with the young adult population. Many of the YACTT clients have experienced significant and/or complex trauma and the team utilizes trauma informed care.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

Weekly clinical supervision provided; specifically with young adults.
Form invaluable and healing relationships with clients.
Help empower clients to advocate for their own mental health.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct Clinical and Risk Assessments including: LIST Cooccurring Screens CSSRS Suicide Screening collaborate with individuals to create individualized person centered treatment plans and document clients progress during treatment.
• Provide 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 psychoeducational 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 selfmanagement selfadvocacy health and wellbeing relapse prevention and using community resources
• Participate in family education and support activities
• Maintain documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participate in staff meetings supervision trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Minimum Masters degree in Behavioral Health field. License Eligible.

Experience: Clinical experience with trauma young adults and families strongly preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:. LCSW/LPC preferred. Valid Drivers License.

Why Join CHR

AwardWinning 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 brandnew 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 bringyourpettowork lunches weekly yoga coloring contests employee appreciation events and more!

Employee Involvement:

• Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity equity inclusion and belonging.
• Join employeeled 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 wellbeing are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*:

$53372 annually min 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 signon incentives. (Please note for parttime positions this range would be prorated 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!