Outreach Therapist- Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Service (IICAPS)- 6546

About the role

The IICAPS outreach therapist role is ideal for associate-level, licensed, and early-career clinicians seeking hands-on experience, weekly supervision, and a collaborative team environment.

Program/Location

Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Service (IICAPS); Manchester, CT

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with the program model.
• Conducts clinical and risk assessments.
• Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
• Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
• Works with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural support.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
• May provide care in office, home, residential, and/or community-based settings based on program model and setting.
• Maintains client and staff records according to agency policy.
• Provides coverage for team members during periods of absence.
• Participates in weekly supervision, consultations, and meetings.
• Transports clients using agency vehicles and/or personal vehicles based on program model and setting.
• Participates in all required CHR training and obtains and/or maintains certification in an EBP if applicable.
• In residential programs, therapists prioritize safety and physical presence, participating as full members of the milieu.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree or higher in related field.
• Experience: Experience working with trauma, mental illness and/or serious emotional disorders and/or substance use disorders preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A required. LCSW, LMFT, LPC, Licensed Psychologist preferred. Other training may be required based on program.
• Valid Driver’s License for programs where transportation is required.

Benefits

Voted a Top Workplace in CT for the last 12 years in a row!

Pay

Starting at $60,496/yr min., and up commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as, adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives.

Schedule

Monday-Friday; flexible schedule 8am-8pm with 2 evenings required.