$5,000 sign on bonus for applicants who are hired for this position; 1/3 at hire, 1/3 at 6 months and 1/3 at 12 months of successful employment!

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Center for Life Management (CLM) provides Southern New Hampshire's most comprehensive array of outpatient mental healthcare. We offer innovative and evidence-based services that enhance the health and well-being of individuals and families. We partner with local and state-wide organizations to achieve our mission and together build stronger communities and greater awareness for whole health and wellness. Our multi-disciplined treatment team works with individuals ages 3 – 21 who experience mental illness and/or serious emotional difficulties. The Child and Adolescent Therapist provides outpatient clinical services including diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, crisis management, individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy. This is a full time, 40 hour per week position.

Major Functional Areas and Description of Duties

• Provide individual diagnostic assessment to determine client’s strengths, needs, resources, and objectives;

• Formulate treatment plans specifying presenting problems, objectives, interventions, and desired outcomes;

• Complete assessments for eligibility determination for State funded services

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy in the office and/or remote via telehealth;

• Provide crisis intervention when clients experience acute exacerbation of symptoms to ensure their safety within the home and/or community;

• Provide timely documentation on each service delivered;

• Work collaboratively with other treatment team members, natural supports, and external providers to ensure a wrap-around family systems approach is provided to the client;

• Provide set hours of billable service each week (eligible for incentive pay upon exceeding productivity expectation);

• Serve on appropriate committees, both internal and external, as determined by supervisor;

• Function professionally and in a manner that protects the integrity, confidentiality and rights of all patients;

• Execute all required services and documentation in accordance with agency policies and federal/state standards;

• Maintain professional memberships, licenses, accreditation, certifications, etc.;

• Represent CLM in a professional and appropriate manner in all settings;

• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

  Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree in mental health field (Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling) or related field (Education with CAGS, or Clinical Psychology) required;

• LISCW, LCMHC or LMFT preferred;

• Experience working with co-occurring disorders preferred;

• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment in routine, urgent, and emergent clinical situations;

• Ability to actively engage with children and conduct interactive play within a therapeutic setting;

• Proficient computer skills, specifically with all Microsoft office applications;

• Ability to document effectively and efficiently in course of clinical work;

• Ability to navigate an electronic health record;

• Ability and desire to work as part of a clinical team while also able to be self-directed and motivated with minimal supervision;

• Ability to acquire and effectively practice new clinical skills as needed according to evolving agency needs/services;

• Effective communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.

  Physical Demands and Working Conditions

A majority of the work will be in the office and/or remote via telehealth. Manual dexterity is needed to use computers. The ability to sit for extended periods of time is required. Reliable internet access is required.

Benefits

At Center for Life Management we offer a robust benefits package because caring for our staff is just as important as caring for our clients. Benefits for benefits eligible employees include:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Flexible Spending Account

• Paid earned time (3 weeks accrued in year one, caps at 6 weeks)

• Paid holidays (8) including a bonus birthday holiday in your birth month

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3% company contribution upon hire

• Life Insurance paid by company

• Short and Long Term Disability paid by company

• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance paid by company

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), accessible to staff and their natural supports

• Company issued cell phone and laptop as needed for role

• Scholarship for professional advancement

• Mileage reimbursement for applicable positions

• On the job training and continuing education opportunities

• Rewarding and supportive work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth

• Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve

• Flexible work schedule

• Teamwork, teamwork and more teamwork!

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