Clinician I or II - full-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri at Community Mental Health Affiliates

New Britain, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

65500.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Substance Abuse Screening, Mental Health Screening, Multi-Disciplinary Family Therapy (MDFT), Medication Assisted Treatment, Case Management, Recovery Support Services, Tobacco Cessation, Prevention Groups, Therapeutic Relationships, Client-Centered Treatment Planning, Crisis Management, Mandated Reporting, Clinical Formulation, Documentation, Microsoft Office, Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Why CMHA? Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit 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 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org 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 full-time, 40 hours per week Clinician for our MDFT program. This position will be located at 233 Main St. New Britain, CT. (Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm). Compensation: Clinician I - The annual salary range for this position starts at $57,000 Clinician II - The annual salary range for this position starts at $65,500 Clinician I are eligible for a $7,000 sign-on incentive Clinician II are eligible for a $10,000 Sign on incentive. Incentive payments will be paid out in half after 6 months of employment and after 1 year of employment. 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 well-rounded and competitive approach to the applicant’s overall compensation. Position Summary: Serve as a key member of the Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) treatment team, which will provide treatment for youth/young adults and parents with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Services include substance abuse/mental health screening, brief counseling, Multi-Disciplinary Family Therapy (MDFT), Medication Assisted Treatment, case management and recovery support services, substance abuse/tobacco cessation and prevention groups. Provide in home or office based MDFT in coordination with other agency and community services and documentation of services required by program policies and funding sources. Responsibilities: * Develops and maintains recovery-oriented therapeutic relationships with individuals through ongoing assessment, individual and group therapy, both onsite and in the community. * Maintains all training and certifications as required by program model. * Collaborates with client, team, and natural supports to develop client-centered treatment plans. * Manages emergency and crisis situations both on-site and in the community. * Acts in accordance with mandated reporting laws. * Completes assessment tools, integrates pertinent information to establish diagnoses, and analyzes data to create clinical formulation within designated timeframe. * Completes documentation within designated timeframes as established by CMHA and external regulatory agencies. * Acts in accordance with program and agency regulatory bodies, including but not limited to: state, federal, Joint Commission, DCF, and DMHAS. Requirements: * Clinician I: Must have associates license (MFTA, PCA, LMSW); Must be eligible for LCSW, LMFT, LPC * Clinician II: Must have a Connecticut license as a LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Ph.D. as appropriate for services. * Will be certified in MANDT, first aid, and CPR * Valid Connecticut Driver’s License Preferred Qualifications: * Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook. * Experience in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. * Bilingual in English and Spanish. We care about our employees by offering benefits that strike a harmonious work-life 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 service * 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 Year’s (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 Alliance’s academic partnerships * Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT. * Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment * Free employee subscriptions to the calm app * Annual Company Picnic * CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program Free Student Loan Wellness for 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 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for 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 $72,000.00 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 in completing an online application should contact CMHA's Human Resources Department at Careers@cmhacc.org [Careers@cmhacc.org]. Job ID: 458

Responsibilities

Serve as a key member of the Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) treatment team providing services like screening, counseling, MDFT, and case management for youth/young adults and parents with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Responsibilities include developing therapeutic relationships, managing crises, completing assessments and documentation, and adhering to regulatory standards.