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JOB TITLE: School Based Therapist
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fulltime 40 hours/week
SCHEDULED HOURS: MondayFriday 7:30am 4:30pm
PROGRAM/LOCATION: CREC Schools Therapy East Hartford CT
PC#: 2227
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: CREC Schools Therapy
Through a partnership that CHR has with Capitol Regional Education Council (CREC) we have therapists located across multiple magnet schools in the region. As a School Based Therapist you will collaborate with school staff and provide diagnostic assessments treatment planning individual group and family therapy sessions to students and their families.
ABOUT THE POSITION: School Based Therapist
- Opportunities for case consultation supervision training and professional growth are provided.
- Have the best of both worlds truly meeting children and families where they are at.
- When school is in session youll see students at their respective schools during the school day. During school breaks youll see students remotely via telehealth.
WERE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO:
- Are motivated selfstarters who can work independently.
- Can represent themselves the program and agency while working collaboratively with key stakeholders.
- Want the support of an agency to help with billing scheduling and other tools to help you focus your time on delivering clinical interventions with your clients.
- Want opportunities for training in evidencebased models like TFCBT or MATCHADTC.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conducts assessments and implements treatment interventions consistent with fidelity to evidence based model(s) if applicable.
- Provides individual family and group therapy.
- Documents ongoing client progress and outcomes.
- Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
- Works with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural supports.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with family members school personnel and other service providers.
- Works in collaboration with school personnel to identify potential referrals.
- Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
- Responsible for maintaining client and staff records according to agency policy.
- Participates in weekly supervision and meetings to review client and program progress.
- Additional duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Masters Degree in mental health field
Experience: Demonstrated indepth 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 group and family therapy. Relevant experience to program model to which individual is assigned.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: LMSW LMFTA LPCA in the State of CT required. LCSW LMFT or LPC preferred.
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*:
$56797 annually 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 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!