About the role

Work as part of the clinical team to provide outpatient individual and group therapy both in general outpatient and intensive outpatient programs. Provide clinical assessment including behavioral health diagnosis and referral for medication management when needed. Perform initial screening, intake and assessment, crisis intervention, provide individual, group, mental health and/or substance abuse therapy, referral for treatment not provided by the program, client education, and treatment planning.

What you'll do

• Perform biopsychosocial evaluations/treatments for a panel of clients with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Assist the clinical team by providing strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed assessments and treatment to clients with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Assist with monitoring substance use toxicology screens as needed.
• Collaborate with other members of the client’s clinical team. Advise and inform clients, staff, or other team members to advance the treatment plan.
• Provide therapy services to clients meeting access standards, daily service targets, and quality goals.
• Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned.

                  Perform record keeping in accordance with Health Information Services and other Center requirements.

• Complete daily service documentation.
• Provide court reports and other mandated reporting to CT Judicial branch Court Support Service Division
• Complete initial assessment forms.
• Complete progress notes with appropriate format.
• Complete a clear, specific, behaviorally oriented treatment plan with client.
• Complete insurance documentation as required.
• Complete required reports and evaluations.
• Follow required office procedures in a cooperative manner.
• Obtain insurance authorization and ensure proper documentation meets quality standards and insurance standards.
• Communicate with various local agencies and other departments or teams at The Center.
• Work in cooperation with co-workers and supervisory staff.
• Attend mandatory in-service trainings and other trainings required for renewal of licensure.
• -Serve on appropriate Center committees as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling or related field and relevant clinical experience. 
• Behavioral Health Licensure such as: LCSW/LMHC/LPC/LADC required. Provisional licensure such as LPC-A will be considered if there are plans to site for the LPC.
• Experience providing mental health and substance abuse treatment both group and individual therapy preferred.
• Experienced in providing Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Dialectical Behavioral Treatment, Seeking Safety Treatment, and working with criminal justice population preferred.  

About CRJ: Our Mission, Your Opportunity

Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing lives and strengthening communities through direct service, advocacy, and innovation. We operate across four core service lines:

• Community Strategies (CS): Supporting adults with developmental disabilities to live independently and thrive in their communities. Providing a range of top-quality residential and non-residential programs for men and women with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our programs offer individual and group treatment and are geared toward promoting independence and improving life skills. Clients also receive support with job development, on-the-job coaching, and educational opportunities.
• Reentry Services (RS): Supporting people leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions. We firmly believe that change is possible and attainable for all that we serve. With a strict focus on outcomes, the Reentry Services Division is committed to delivering contemporary and evidence-based services to the individuals in our care. Through delivering innovative programming and collaborating with community agencies, we provide hope and support to our clients as they make safe and successful transitions into their communities.
• Crime & Justice Institute (CJI): Driving bold, transformative improvements in adult and youth justice systems by working with working with local, state, and national criminal justice organizations to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. The CJI team brings decades of experience developing evidence-based, data-driven policies, managing complex processes with diverse stakeholders, and driving systems-level organizational change. Our energetic staff and network of consultants come from a variety of backgrounds.
• Family Reentry (FRE): At Family Reentry, we address the often-intertwining problems of behavioral health, domestic violence, reentry, recidivism, and risks to youth by offering evidence-based interventions to provide support and effect positive change. We offer a holistic approach by working to connect clients to basic needs and offering support to create change and increase stronger coping and life skills.

CRJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to apply.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of the change!