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Our Focus: Stokes Counseling Services provides exceptional therapy services that address the diverse needs of individuals, families, and our communities. 
 

Hiring for: Therapist

Type of role: Full-time Fee for Service (108 Clinical hours a month)

Location: Office-based in Naugatuck, CT, OR Ansonia, CT

Qualifications: Active LPCA, MFTA, or LMSW licensure in Connecticut

Outpatient Fee for Service Rates: Provisionally licensed clinicians

• $40 – intake, one-hour session, one-hour meeting/supervision, family sessions
• $30 – for 45-minute sessions
• $20 – for 30-minute sessions/supervision

(Must be licensed to practice in CT) 

Stokes Counseling Services is a leader in mental health private practice and group practice within the state of Connecticut. We are made up of licensed clinicians (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LPCA, LMSW, MFTA) who provide various services, including individual, family, and group counseling. Headquartered in Naugatuck, CT, but also delivering telehealth services state-wide, we are committed to providing comprehensive therapy services that address the diverse needs of our communities. 

Our practice is guided by Core Values that define how we operate and serve our clients and community. We believe our purpose is to offer the utmost accessible care to our communities through a client-centered assessment and treatment approach with the assistance of supportive teammates. Our team members bring compassion and a strong sense of partnership among their diverse experiences and backgrounds. As a team, we strive to guide the path of well-being for our patients and one another. 

What can you expect working for Stokes Counseling Services? 

• Supportive environment: Ask questions and lean into your direct clinical supervisor with weekly paid supervision meetings or with peers during the monthly consultation meeting
• Unlimited amount of sourced referrals: Our knowledgeable Admin team works hard to fill your caseload from the very start
• Flexibility: Create a schedule that works best for you to fit your lifestyle
• Growth in your clinical focus areas: Learn and grow with different modalities and specialty training to expand your horizons
• Insurance paneling: Let us take care of your credentialing with most major commercial insurance
• Continued education opportunities: Take advantage of free CEUs presented by our Clinical Leadership team and peers along with immediate weekly paid supervision hours
• Covering costs: Stokes Counseling Services covers your malpractice insurance costs
• Close-knit network: Reap the benefits of submitting accessible internal referrals to our Medication Management and in-home programs 

What you’ll do:

Under the direction of a senior member of our Clinical Team, you will perform standardized counseling/talk therapy for Stokes Counseling clients with mild to moderate mental health conditions and/or substance abuse who are referred. The provisionally licensed clinician will work to address other social needs of patients and will utilize area referral sources for needed specialty care, hospitalization, or advanced psychiatric assessments and treatments.

• Assesses the mental and behavioral health status of referred clients with mild to moderate mental health conditions and/or substance abuse issues and Conducts standardized counseling/talk therapy sessions for Stokes Counseling clients
• Performs intake/biopsychosocial assessments to evaluate clients' mental and behavioral health status.
• Formulates differential diagnoses along with short-term and long-term treatment plans tailored to individual clients’ needs. 
• Provides timely and professional counseling services to scheduled clients utilizing professional counseling industry standards.
• Identify and refer clients with urgent mental health conditions (e.g. suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, etc.) to appropriate emergency or psychiatric treatment facilities.
• Provides and maintains written documentation of intake, assessments, progress/contact notes, interventions, treatment plans, and termination notes within the designated time frame.
• Maintains an understanding of how behavioral health priorities are administered under the State of Connecticut and consults with specialists and colleagues to review and participate in the care of clients.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of clinical and counseling services, including all necessary billing information. Ensure accurate and consistent use of intake forms for all client contracts with behavioral health providers to ensure accurate billing of third-party resources. Charge copays, deductibles, co-insurance, and no-show/cancellation fees at the time of service when indicated and appropriate. 
• Maintains and updates professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings, workshops, and serving on special committees. 

What we are looking for:

• Provisionally licensed mental health therapist in the State of Connecticut (LPCA, MFTA, or LMSW). 
• Minimum of one year of experience conducting counseling/talk therapy sessions with diverse client populations and children. 
• General proficiency in conducting intake assessments and formulating treatment plans.
• Strong written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide and maintain documentation within the appropriate time frames.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards in clinical practice.
• Willingness to expand specialty areas of knowledge and training. 
• Must be a resident of CT or one of the following states: NY, NJ, MA, or NC.

Benefits: 

Stokes offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 10 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays to use at your discretion to celebrate holidays or events that aren’t recognized (e.g. religious holidays or birthdays)
• Matching 401(k): After 1 year, employees are eligible to participate in our 401k plan with a 100% match on up to 4% of your contributions.  
• Free CEU training throughout the year

PTO Plan:  

• 0 - 3 years tenure — 4.62 per pay period/15 days per year
• 3 - 5 years tenure — 6.15 per pay period/20 days per year
• 5+ years tenure — 7.69 per pay period/25 days per year

What’s Next?

Submit your cover letter and resume. Indicate your experience and what makes you stand out Please include your availability to see clients.

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