Bilingual Clinician I or II - Adult Outpatient

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). Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders.

About the role

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.

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.
• 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.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday - Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm at our Bristol location.

Pay

The annual salary range for Clinician II starts at $68,500. Clinician II are eligible for a $7,000 sign-on bonus. Compensation is determined by years of relevant experience, education, skills, and internal pay equity. Benefits and paid time off are also considered in the overall compensation package.

Benefits

• 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 CMHA/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
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff and household members
• Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships
• Free ongoing professional development opportunities and access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), including training in Evidence-Based Practices (EMDR, DBT, 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 family members, including:
  • Student loan consolidation and refinancing
  • Loan payoff projection dashboard
  • Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone
  • College cost calculator and financial planning
• 3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees, including:
  • Automated PSLF form management for past and present employers
  • Automated reminders for annual PSLF recertifications
  • Resources and ongoing communications to simplify PSLF
  • Opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000 in forgiveness