Therapist Assistant: Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy

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JOB TITLE: Therapist Assistant
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk
SCHEDULED

HOURS:

Monday-Friday, Flexible 8AM-8PM Hybrid Office/Remote
PROGRAM/

LOCATION:

Multi Dimensional Family Therapy, East Hartford, CT
PC#: 2165

Multi Dimensional Family Therapy (MDFT). Come join a reflective and collaborative team that nurtures the growth of each other to provide excellent clinical care to teens and their families. MDFT is a family-focused treatment that transforms young lives and sets the course for a better future. We provide intensive in-home and in-office family, individual, and parent therapy for adolescents struggling with at risk behaviors such as substance misuse, behavioral problems, and family conflict.

Bilingual Outreach Therapist;
Learn More About The Position

• Provides case management support to clients and their families in person, over the phone, through use of text messaging and in the community.
• Understands MDFT model and uses concepts when appropriate to aid clients in understanding and managing their symptoms and their recovery.
• Collaborates with MDFT therapists, supervisor and other relevant clinical team members to coordinate and deliver services to clients. Works in close collaboration with assigned therapist or supervisor in the event that clinical or crisis intervention is needed.
• Maintains family and other collateral contacts to ensure quality, client-centered services.
• Assesses and involves natural supports in treatment planning and discharge processes whenever possible.
• Demonstrates competency in topics of substance use and recovery, mental health, child development, and provides trauma sensitive and culturally competent care.
• Ensures that urinalyses are completed as required by model.
• Responsible for documenting all services and contacts with clients, collateral contacts and appointments according to agency and model standards.
• Attends all program and MDFT required meetings and trainings.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in human services required.

Experience: At least two (2) years’ experience in a substance use setting preferred. Demonstrated orientation toward serving people with substance use and/or mental health issues in their community required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license. Training:
Will attend all required program trainings.

• Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 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, including Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth. Clinical supervision and mentoring available. Internal career fairs to discuss opportunities within our 80+ programs statewide.
• Wellness Program: Annual wellness stipend. FREE Calm app subscription for employees and families. 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 through our EAP program.
• Employee Involvement: Leadership luncheons with our CEO and agency committees.
• Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters.
• And So Much More: Many benefits available to all staff, with eligibility considerations.

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 $20/hour 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 positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Part-time roles 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!