Behavioral Health Counselor - full-time - 3rd shift - Mon-Sun

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Counselor serves as an active part of a multidisciplinary team that provides outpatient assessment and clinical treatment services to children, adolescents, families and adults who present with a wide range of significant behavioral health needs. Treatment is aimed at assisting individuals and families by helping them develop the skills necessary to improve their quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Serves as active part of a multidisciplinary team that provides outpatient assessment and clinical treatment services.
• Performs comprehensive intake assessment that results in diagnosis and recommendations for psychiatric and substance abuse treatment.
• Affords appropriate referrals and linkage to other services.
• Develops achievable treatment plan goals with child, adult and or family; with measurable and behavioral objectives within designated timeframes.
• Maintains treatment progress and provides updates within identified timeframes and as necessary.
• Utilizes evidence-based practices to facilitate positive strength-based change in individual, family and group settings.
• Collaborates and coordinates with external agencies such as schools, PCPs, DCF, probation, court and other social service agencies in a timely manner.
• Responds to crisis situations and triages appropriately, communicating clearly with professionals –internal and external – to meet presenting client needs.
• Secures reimbursement by obtaining authorizations, providing accurate documentation and submitting progress notes in a timely manner.
• Completes documentation within designated timeframes as established by CMHA and external regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in mental health and substance use treatment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working in a crisis setting preferred.
• Experience with telehealth services preferred.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of insurance billing and coding.

Pay

The salary range for this position starts at $24 per hour. 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.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 11:00pm-8:00am. Saturday & Sunday 11:00pm-10:00am.