Job Overview
Primary Therapist
Hours
This is a full time 40 hours per week clinical position. The position requires a minimum of two evenings a week.
Location
The Progressive Institute is located at 2 Trap Falls Road, Shelton, CT 06484.
Responsibilities
The Primary Therapist serves on the clinical staff of the organization and provides essential therapeutic and goal-oriented services, under the supervision of the Clinical Director, that are in line with the client’s individualized treatment plan. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the therapeutic needs of clients diagnosed with primary mental health and/or primary substance abuse disorders or co-occurring disorders. In particular, the following responsibilities will be performed in this position:
· Conduct psychotherapy with individuals, families and groups both Outpatient group and Intensive Outpatient Program (substance use and mental health)
· Complete treatment planning, intake and continuing care assessments utilizing electronic medical record, as needed.
· Work in collaboration with the client to develop a unified continuing care plan.
· Provide crisis management services through internal or external references, as needed.
· Communicate with case managers to coordinate provision of services identified in treatment plan, including communication with the criminal justice system and probationary personnel.
· Work collaboratively with the Clinical Director and Progressive Institute treatment team.
· Work collaboratively with outside clinicians, doctors, or other providers.
Direct Supervisor
Clinical Director
Qualifications (Internal Credentialing)
· Master’s degree in Psychology or Social Work.
· Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Connecticut.
· Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Connecticut.
· Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) in the State of Connecticut.
· Experience and/or training in providing services for substance-dependent persons.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Master’s (Required)
Experience:
- Therapists & Counselors: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Do you have a valid license to practice in Connecticut? (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
