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JOB TITLE: Bilingual Outreach Therapist
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time, 20 hours/wk
SCHEDULED HOURS: Flexible M-F 8AM-8PM
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Intimate Partner Violence, Hartford, CT
PC#: 2253
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Intimate Partner Violence
The goal of IPV is to establish a comprehensive response to Intimate Partner Violence that offers meaningful and sustainable help to families that is safe, respectful, culturally relevant and responsive to the unique strengths and concerns of the family. This service provides a supportive service array of assessments, interventions and linkages to services to address the needs of families impacted by Intimate Partner Violence.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Clinical supervision offered!
- Very supportive environment offering weekly and as needed additional supervision, consultations with our model developer, and monthly collaboration meetings as a team.
- Free evidenced based trainings in Fathers for Change and Mothers and More curriculums (Yale developed models), as well as Circle of Security.
- An opportunity to acquire transferrable skills through training and work with families that have experienced violence and trauma. Gain experience working with DCF directly!
- What makes CHR’s IPV program different? Our approach is to work with both the victim and the person who inflicted harm, in a strength based and clinical way, facilitating a greater opportunity for impact and change.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Completes intake assessment and treatment recommendations for parents identified within IPV: Fair and determine eligibility for the Mother’s and More and Father’s for Change Model.
- Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
- Safety plan with protective parent and children
- Demonstrates competency in treating domestic violence, mental health and substance abuse diagnosis.
- Collaborate with DCF and participate in HUBB meetings
Additional Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity to each family’s cultural needs.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.
- Coordinates client-centered treatment planning.
- Works with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural supports.
- Responsible for Maintaining Client and Staff Records According to Agency Policy
- Provides Coverage for team members during periods of absence.
- Participates in weekly supervision and meetings to review client and program progress.
- Transports clients, when necessary using agency vehicles and/or personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s Degree or higher in mental health field
Experience: Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience as a psychotherapist working with people with crisis, domestic violence and co-occurring mental illness and/or substance abuse issues. Demonstrates knowledge and experience in crisis and domestic violence.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Eligible to obtain LCSW, LMFT, LPC. LMSW, LPC-A and LMFT-A are acceptable.
Bi-lingual in Spanish: Required
WHY CHR:
- Voted Top Workplace 9 years in a row!
- Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
- 403b Retirement Plan contributions
- Competitive insurance premiums
- Discounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well!
- Education and licensure reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites!
- Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development program
- Career development
- Internal career fairs- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goals
- Plenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs state-wide!)
- Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs
- Robust wellness program
- Annual wellness stipend
- 3 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance program
- FREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more!) for you and up to 5 family members
- Virtual bring your pet to work lunches, free weekly yoga, employee appreciation events, and more!
- Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard
- Thought-provoking and interactive learning opportunities for all staff focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout the agency
- Employee-lead resource groups
- Leadership luncheons with our CEO
- Join any one of our agency committees!
- Stay informed with frequent updates
- Weekly video messages directly from our CEO
- Monthly newsletters
- And much, much more…!
*Many of the benefits listed above are available to all staff regardless of hours worked! Please note that some of the listed benefits may be subject to eligibility.
COMPENSATION RANGE*:
$54,996 min-$82,494 max, commensurate upon experience
*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of a strict calculation process, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)
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.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!
