JOB TITLE: Licensed Therapist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fee For Service

SCHEDULED HOURS: Varies

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Milestone, Putnam, CT

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: MILESTONE

Milestone is a 30 day 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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide evidence-based group, individual, family, and intensive outpatient therapy.
• Perform clinical and risk assessments and make referrals for appropriate services and levels of
  care.
•  Documents client services and relevant activity in electronic health record and performs assigned
  administrative tasks.
•  Participate in assigned meetings including individual supervision, staff and team meetings, and
  required trainings.
•  Collaborates with client’s healthcare providers, social service agencies, and natural supports.
•  Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
•  Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
•  Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: License required with Masters or Doctorate Degree in behavioral health field.
Experience: Comprehensive knowledge and experience providing assessment and treatment to
persons with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Relevant experience with evidence-based
practice is preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: LCSW or other license to practice psychotherapy in State of
CT required. All MSW staff must possess an LMSW or LCSW.

COMPENSATION*:

$45/hr

*Our per diem and fee for service positions offer a flat hourly rate.

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.