Intake Therapist​/Milestone

Intake Therapist:
New Life/Milestone- 6761

Job Category: Clinical

Requisition Number: INTAK
006761

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• Posted:
  December 29, 2025
• Full-Time

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A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.

JOB TITLE: Intake Therapist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED

HOURS:

Monday-Friday:
Monday, Wednesday-Friday: 8:30am to 5pm;
Tuesday 11am to 7:30pm

PROGRAM/

LOCATION:

New Life Center and Milestone, Putnam, CT

PC#: 3036

ABOUT THE PROGRAMS: New Life Center and Milestone

Milestone is a 7-14 day stabilization intensive residential treatment center designed to accommodate and treat women with a history of substance abuse, trauma and mental health issues. Our comprehensive services are recovery-oriented, gender-responsive and trauma-informed with the goal of helping women find real hope for recovery. Milestone offers individual and group counseling, case management and aftercare planning services. Treatment is individualized and centered around healing and wellness, essential to moving forwards towards employment, housing and family stability.

Milestone is part of CHR's Center of Excellence for Women/Women and Children located at our Putnam campus.

CHR's New Life Center is a Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program designed to accommodate women with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders who have infants, toddlers under the age of 4yo and/or expectant mothers. Children reside in the facility with their Mothers in order to promote a healthy parental bond with the focus of developing effective parenting skills. Estimated length of stay is 4-6 months with the goal of preparing for a healthy and safe substance free lifestyle.

DCF involved Mothers welcomed. Mothers and infants receive medical care at Day Kimball Hospital.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Intake 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.

Why Join CHR?

• 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 403b Retirement Plan.
• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance…