Gilead - THERAPIST

Gilead Community Services is seeking a skilled and recovery-oriented Psychotherapist to join our Community Transitional Residence (CTR) program.

About the position

The Psychotherapist for Gilead’s Meriden adult program will work 20 hours per week providing individual counseling and/or therapeutic groups focusing on treatment of individuals & families with mental, emotional, intellectual, developmental or substance abuse problems. This program is a 3-bed transitional program that is designed to provide clinical treatment and functional skills training tailored to the needs of adults with intellectual disabilities that are co-occurring with mental health and/or addiction treatment needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in human services from an accredited college or university, Connecticut Professional License in the field of clinical studies preferred.

Experience with community outreach, coalition building, program development or similar experience preferred.

5 years of prior clinical experience in the field of mental health, addictions, and/or trauma-work.

Knowledge and proficiency with latest editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Computer proficient and able to use an EMR to maintain timely documentation Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains collateral relationships important for the well-being of clients (families, behavior specialists, case managers, landlords, police, legal system, employers, other agencies and treatment providers and any other community supports e.g.).

Formulates and completes detailed client psychosocial assessments including mental status and diagnosis; provides complete and accurate client records, statistics, treatment plans, progress notes, paperwork, and other pertinent written data in a timely manner.

Maintains and implements Recovery, Trauma, Gender Informed, philosophies with direct implications to staff, clients, family, and community development.

Participates in the intake and referral, continued service, and discharge processes, including all aspects of review and documentation.

Works collaboratively with the Department Directors, Directors, and Managers to maintain efficient workflow throughout the program by evaluating and standardizing procedures, initiating change concepts where necessary to continuously strive for more efficient ways to conduct business and improve client relations.

Provides direct services (clinical assessment, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, status evaluations) in a variety of modalities to persons receiving services.

Implements and provides feedback to improve policies and procedures for programming.

Supports and provides monitoring of positive outcome measures as defined by the license regulations and agency quality assurance processes. Ensures program compliance through the timely completion of documentation assigned responsibilities and accurate reporting of data both internally and externally as needed.

Consults with the appropriate chain of command regarding medical and mental health needs regarding risk management.

Maintains current knowledge of state treatment initiatives, program development trends and other relevant issues that may impact the clients and programs and seeks out opportunities to advance personal knowledge of treatment trends that may positively impact the services provided by the organization.

Works in coordination with the agency Administrative Support Staff for proficient service delivery.

Other duties as assigned.

We Offer:

HRSA Loan Repayment Programs (HRSA LRP). This is an approved site for the HRSA Loan Repayment Programs. If you have qualifying federal student loans and work with us full-time or part-time in select clinical or paraprofessional positions, you may be eligible to receive loan repayment benefits in exchange for working in a qualified setting for a set period of time.

Generous paid time off.

Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits that save you nearly 50% more than the national average (30+ hours per week).

Investment in your future through our 401(k) retirement plan, scholarship programs, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

Peace of mind with free long-term disability insurance and affordable short- and long-term life insurance options (30+ hours per week).

Hands-on learning experience and supervision.

EAP and Wellness programs offerings.

This is a non-union position and pays $32.28 - $40.85 per hour, dependent on level of experience/licensure.

Gilead employees are held to standards and regulations set by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and other regulatory bodies. These standards are outlined in Gilead’s “Standards of Conduct” policy. It’s important that these standards and regulations are met through all duties performed, outcomes achieved, and conditions kept within the organization.