Clinician I - full-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri
Clinician I - full-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri
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10-05-2025
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Why CMHA
Community Mental Health Affiliates Inc. (CMHA) is a private nonprofit 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 7500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticuts first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit to learn more.
CMHA is looking to hire a Clinician for our MultiDimensional Family Therapy Transitional Age Youth (MDFTTAY) program. This position will be located at 255 Bank Street Waterbury. Monday Friday 9:00am 5:00pm.
Position Summary:Serve as a key member of the MultiDimensional Family TherapyTransitional Age Youth (MDFT TAY) treatment team which will provide treatment for youth/young adults and parents with substance abuse and cooccurring disorders. Services include substance abuse/mental health screening brief counseling MultiDisciplinary Family Therapy Transitional Age Youth(MDFTTAY) Medication Assisted Treatment case management and recovery support services substance abuse/tobacco cessation and prevention groups. Provide in home or office based MDFTTAY in coordination with other agency and community services and documentation of services required by program policies and funding sources.
Any individual needing assistance completing an online application should contact CMHAs Human Resources Departmentat
Community Mental Health Affiliates Inc. (CMHA) is a private nonprofit 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 7500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticuts first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit 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 for our MultiDimensional Family Therapy Transitional Age Youth (MDFTTAY) program. This position will be located at 255 Bank Street Waterbury. Monday Friday 9:00am 5:00pm.
Compensation Range:The annual salary range for this position starts at$57000
Compensation for each position is determined not only by years of relevant experience education and skills but also by maintaining internal pay equity. CMHA also takes into consideration our benefits and paid time off package to provide a wellrounded and competitive approach to the applicants overall compensation.
Position Summary:Serve as a key member of the MultiDimensional Family TherapyTransitional Age Youth (MDFT TAY) treatment team which will provide treatment for youth/young adults and parents with substance abuse and cooccurring disorders. Services include substance abuse/mental health screening brief counseling MultiDisciplinary Family Therapy Transitional Age Youth(MDFTTAY) Medication Assisted Treatment case management and recovery support services substance abuse/tobacco cessation and prevention groups. Provide in home or office based MDFTTAY in coordination with other agency and community services and documentation of services required by program policies and funding sources.
- Must attend and pass all requirements to become and/or maintain an MDFTTAY certified therapist.
- Performs comprehensive intake assessment that results in diagnosis and recommendations for psychiatric and substance abuse treatment for youth and their families and assists with appropriate referrals and linkage to others services if appropriate.
- Develops treatment goals and objectives with youth and families. Follows MDFTTAY Model and appropriate treatment modalities (individual and family work) that promote MDFTTAY fidelity and client/family recovery.
- Provide substance abuse/tobacco use prevention and cessation counseling.
- Provide MDFTTAY services in office home or host setting to meet the needs of families served. Adhering to clinical documentation requirements and data collection/entry related to MDFTTAY fidelity monitoring and project evaluation efforts.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other community agencies and organizations in order to provide comprehensive and effective treatment services for clients (i.e. schools courts hospitals after school programs DCF probation detox/ residential substance abuse treatment facilities etc.).
- Work with youth/recovery coordinators who provide case management and recovery supports.
- Performs urine and breath toxicology screens.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- LMSW LPCA MFTA required.
- Must be eligible for LCSW LPC and LMFT.
- Valid Drivers License and insurance and access to personal vehicle during business hours.
- Must attend and pass all requirements to become and/or maintain an MDFTTAY certified therapist.
- Successful experience in the provision of substance abuse treatment and cooccurring treatment services with children adolescents adults and/or families preferably a minimum of two years.
- Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.
- Experience in or the ability to learn how to use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system which includes appointment scheduling authorization tracking assessments treatment plans progress notes and discharge summaries.
Preferred qualifications:
- CT Licensure.
- Bilingual.
We care about our employees by offering benefits that strike a harmonious worklife 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.
- 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 Years (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 Alliances academic partnerships.
- Employee discounts for shopping the New Britain YMCA travel and entertainment.
- Free employee subscriptions to the calm app.
- Annual Company Picnic.
- CMHAsponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program.
- Free Student Loan Wellnessfor 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 NHSCapproved sites for federal student loan repayment.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancementfor 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 $72000.00 in forgiveness.
Community Mental Health Affiliates is an 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 CMHAs Human Resources Departmentat
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