Clinical Therapist at Community Resources for Justice

New Haven, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Substance Abuse Treatment, Mental Health Treatment, Treatment Planning, Client Education, Behavioral Health Diagnosis, Trauma-Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Dialectical Behavioral Treatment, Seeking Safety Treatment, Collaboration, Record Keeping, Insurance Documentation

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

SUMMARY Work as part of the clinical team to provide outpatient individual and group therapy both in general outpatient and intensive outpatient programs. Provide clinical assessment including behavioral health diagnosis and referral for medication management when needed. Perform initial screening, intake and assessment, crisis intervention, provide individual, group, mental health and/or substance abuse therapy, referral for treatment not provided by the program, client education, and treatment planning. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Perform biopsychosocial evaluations/treatments for a panel of clients with mental health and substance use disorders. Assist the clinical team by providing strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed assessments and treatment to clients with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Provide crisis intervention as needed. Assist with monitoring substance use toxicology screens as needed. Collaborate with other members of the client’s clinical team. Advise and inform clients, staff, or other team members to advance the treatment plan. Provide therapy services to clients meeting access standards, daily service targets, and quality goals. Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned. Perform record keeping in accordance with Health Information Services and other Center requirements. Complete daily service documentation. Provide court reports and other mandated reporting to CT Judicial branch Court Support Service Division Complete initial assessment forms. Complete progress notes with appropriate format. Complete a clear, specific, behaviorally oriented treatment plan with client. Complete insurance documentation as required. Complete required reports and evaluations. Follow required office procedures in a cooperative manner. Obtain insurance authorization and ensure proper documentation meets quality standards and insurance standards. Communicate with various local agencies and other departments or teams at The Center. Work in cooperation with co-workers and supervisory staff. Attend mandatory in-service trainings and other trainings required for renewal of licensure. Serve on appropriate Center committees as needed. QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in social work, counseling or related field and relevant clinical experience. Behavioral Health Licensure such as: LCSW/LMHC/LPC/LADC required. Experience providing mental health and substance abuse treatment both group and individual therapy preferred. Experienced in providing Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Dialectical Behavioral Treatment, Seeking Safety Treatment, and working with criminal justice population preferred. #INDCT1 About Us Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 145-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct care as well as research and consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy fields. Our four service lines; Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, Behavioral Health, and the Crime and Justice Institute, are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work. Community Strategies (CS) supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized services that include Day Programs, Shared Living arrangements with providers, as well as over forty community-based group homes. Social Justice Services (SJS), supports those leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions through residential and non-residential programs. Behavioral Health (BH) has worked to break cycles of violence, crime, and incarceration by providing client-centered interventions and support services to empower and strengthen individuals, families, and communities. BH provides domestic violence treatment and education, community reentry services, mentoring programs, and intensive outpatient programs. The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) is a non-profit organization working at the local, state, and national level to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. CJI provides technical assistance, research, and other services to improve outcomes in policing, the corrections system, pre-trial, re-entry, community supervision, and juvenile justice. CRJ’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Our vision is to be an organization that demonstrates its commitment to eradicating systemic racism and other forms of oppression. We will hold each other accountable in addressing the norms and practices that advantage few and harm many. CRJ provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. CRJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every state in which CRJ has locations.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Therapist will provide outpatient individual and group therapy, perform clinical assessments, and offer crisis intervention. They will collaborate with the clinical team to develop treatment plans and ensure quality care for clients with mental health and substance use disorders.