Outpatient Therapist: Child & Family Outpatient Program

Job Title

Outpatient Therapist

Full‑Time, 40 hours per week

Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM;
Tuesday, Wednesday 11:30 AM–8:00 PM

Child & Family Outpatient Program, East Hartford, CT

2043

This is an approved HRSA/NHSC loan repayment worksite!

East Hartford Outpatient (EHOP) therapists have the unique opportunity to provide therapy to adults, children and families. Therapists see clients in person and through telehealth for diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, individual and family therapy sessions. Opportunities for case consultation, supervision, training and professional growth are provided.

• Provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with fidelity to evidence‑based models.
• Documents ongoing client progress and outcomes.
• 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 supports.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
• Responsible for maintaining client and staff records according to agency policy.
• Participates in weekly supervision and meetings to review client and program progress.
• Develops and provides therapeutic group therapy, individual, and family therapy.
• Additional duties as required.

Master’s Degree in mental health field.

Demonstrated in‑depth knowledge and experience as a psychotherapist working with people with mental illness and/or serious emotional disorders. Demonstrated training and experience in all aspects of mental health treatment, assessment, evaluation and provision of individual, group and family therapy. Relevant experience to program model to which individual is assigned.

LCSW or other license to practice psychotherapy in the State of Connecticut required. All MSW staff must possess an LMSW or LCSW.

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!

• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

• Benefit from contributions to your 403(b) Retirement Plan.

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees.

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well‑being are our top priorities!

$56,797 annually min, and up commensurate upon experience.

• Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience and internal equity, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign‑on incentives.

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!