Why CMHA? Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more.   Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders.
CMHA is looking to hire a Clinician I or Behavioral Health Counselor for our Jail Diversion Forensic Counseling Program. This position will be located at 233 Main St. New Britain, CT 06051. Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM.   Compensation Range: Behavioral Health Counselor: The salary range for this position starts at $24.00 per hour. Clinician I: The annual salary range for this position starts at $57,000. The Clinician I is also eligible for a $5,000 sign-on incentive which will be paid $2,500 after 6 months and $2,500 after 1 year of employment.  Compensation for each position is determined not only by years of relevant experience, education, and skills, but also by maintaining internal pay equity. CMHA also takes into consideration our benefits and paid time off package to provide a well-rounded and competitive approach to the applicant’s overall compensation.   Position Summary: Serves as an active part of a multidisciplinary team that provides assessment and therapeutic services to adults, children and/or adolescents who present with a wide range of significant behavioral health needs. Treatment is aimed at assisting individuals and/or families by helping them develop the skills necessary to improve their quality of life.   Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintains all trainings and certifications as required by program model.
• Completes documentation within designated timeframes as established by CMHA and external regulatory agencies.
• Performs comprehensive intake assessment that results in diagnosis and recommendations for psychiatric and substance abuse treatment for adults and/or children.
• Completes assessment tools, integrates pertinent information to establish diagnosis, and analyzes data to create clinical formulation within designated timeframe.
• Performs individual, family and/or group treatment utilizing evidence-based practices to facilitate positive strength‐based change.
• Develops achievable goals with client, with measurable and behavioral objectives within designated timeframes. Monitors treatment progress and provide updates within identified timeframes and as clinically indicated.
• Collaborates with other providers by providing all pertinent clinical information in a timely manner.
• Responds to crisis situations and triages appropriately, communicating clearly with internal and external providers/stakeholders to meet presenting client needs.
• Provides referrals and linkage to community and internal resources as necessary to address client need.
• Completes documentation within designated timeframes as established by CMHA and external regulatory agencies.
• Secures reimbursement for services rendered by submitting accurate documentation in a timely manner.
• Adheres to all state, federal, Joint Commission and other oversight regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Behavioral Health Counselor:
  • Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health discipline
  • Must be in actively in a masters level program focusing on degree in behavioral health discipline
  • Will be certified in MANDT, first aid, and CPR
  • Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
• Clinician I:
  • Must have associates license (MFTA, PCA, LMSW).
  • Must be eligible for LCSW, LMFT, LPC
  • Will be certified in MANDT, first aid, and CPR
  • Valid Connecticut Driver’s License

We care about our employees by offering benefits that strike a harmonious work-life balance. We also care about your future. CMHA offers:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages. 
• 403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service.
• 11 observed holidays.
• 3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend.
• 2 CHMA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year.
• Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service.
• Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs)*must be approved annually.
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household. 
• Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships. 
• Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
• Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment. 
• Free employee subscriptions to the calm app.
• Annual Company Picnic.
• CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program.
• Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to:
  • Student loan consolidation and refinancing.
  • Loan payoff projection dashboard.
  • Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone.
  • College cost calculator.
  • College financial planning.
  • 3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees access to:
  • Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers.
  • Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track.
  • Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable.
  • The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness.

Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer except in the case of a bon fide occupation qualification or as otherwise permitted or required by law, does not discriminate of the basis of race, color, age, disability, sec, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical condition including by not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familiar status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.   Any individual needing assistance completing an online application should contact CMHA's Human Resources Department at Careers@cmhacc.org.
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