Outreach Therapist: Functional Family Therapy Foster Care - 7060

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JOB TITLE:                             In-Home Adolescent Therapist (Outreach Therapist)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:         Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS:         Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm, with flexibility 

PROGRAM/LOCATION:    Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Foster Care; Manchester, CT

PC#:                                      2703

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Foster Care

Provides foster placement and support to children with emotional or behavioral problems through a family-based prevention and intervention program that supports youths and their families. Family must commit to weekly sessions with at least the caregiver and youth present. Goal of FFT FC is to improve family communication and relationships to help reduce stress, overcome problems and achieve family’s goals, sustain placement and support transition into a permanency home. Referrals are made through DCF only.

Outreach Therapy is a good fit for therapists who:

• Are looking to make a difference in the lives of teens and their families
• Prefer a flexible work schedule where you make your hours within M-F 8-8
• Enjoy traveling and being out in the community
• Prefer small client caseloads and frequent client contact
• Desire on-going professional growth and a strong supportive team
• Are familiar with and enjoy an intensive family therapy approach
• Enjoy working with and empowering parents and caregivers
• Enjoy working as a team, giving and receiving feedback, and case consultation

ABOUT THE POSITION: Outreach Therapist

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with the program model.
• Conducts clinical and risk assessments.
• Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
• 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 support.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
• May provide care in office, home, residential, and/or community-based settings based on program model and setting.
• Responsible for maintaining client and staff records according to agency policy.          
• Provides coverage for team members during periods of absence.
• Participates in weekly supervision, consultations, and meetings.
• Transports clients using agency vehicles and/or personal vehicles based on program model and setting.
• Participates in all required CHR training and obtains and/or maintains certification in an EBP if applicable.
• In residential programs, therapists prioritize safety and physical presence, participating as full members of the milieu.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education:  Master’s Degree or higher in related field.

Experience: Experience working with trauma, mental illness and/or serious emotional disorders and/or substance use disorders preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A required. LCSW, LMFT, LPC, Licensed Psychologist preferred. LADC may be substituted for LCSW, LMFT, LPC or Licensed Psychologist in some programs. Other training may be required based on program. Valid Driver’s License for programs where transportation is required.

Additional Qualification: Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

Why Join CHR?

🏆 Award-Winning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 13 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 premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families
• Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program

🎤 Employee Involvement:

• 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*:

Starting at $61,252/yr minimum, 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 sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)       

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!