Mental Health Therapist | Child and Adolescent Specialist

1 week ago


Putnam, Connecticut, United States Day Kimball Healthcare Full time
Job Title: Mental Health Therapist | Child and Adolescent Specialist

Job Summary:

Provides direct services to psychiatric outpatients of all ages, including adults, children, and adolescents. Services include evaluation, diagnosis, psychotherapy, and referral for other services if needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Performs individual, marital, family, and group psychotherapy for persons in the thirteen-town area who apply for such services.
Evaluates psychiatric patients in the Emergency Department under the supervision of a psychiatrist.
Serves as liaison with other service providers or community supports for the continuous improvement of services to patients.
Maintains patient charts appropriately, including development of treatment plans with measurable goals.
Attends and participates in interdisciplinary staff conferences.
Assists patients and families in dealing with acute psychiatric symptoms, assessing needed clinical interventions, encouraging use of and compliance with medication.
Discusses patients' progress in therapy in weekly supervision sessions.
Takes appropriate action when patients become suicidal, homicidal, or psychotic.
Refers patients for psychiatric evaluation when appropriate.
Meets in-service, continuing education, and supervision requirements for the Behavioral Health Services Department.

Education Qualifications:

MSW, MS, MA in Psychology or related field required. Additional training in the treatment of children and adolescents required.
Current Connecticut state licensure required.

Experience Qualifications:

One year experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
3-5 years experience in the treatment of children and adolescents preferred.

Benefits Summary:

Medical/Dental/Vision
Pharmacy Plan
Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
HSA or FSA accounts
Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
401K Plan with match
Vacation Time
Sick Days
Paid Holidays
Education Reimbursement
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