Mental Health Therapist - Contract Remote - - Connections Health Solutions

Overview

**REMOTE CONTRACT POSITION** We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people. Connections has built a model that combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment that gets people connected to community-based resources and back to their lives faster.  Our aim is for solutions, not just stop-gaps. Real support, not restriction.  We have proven that our model improves access, creates hope and makes the behavioral health crisis system work better, and we’re finding better ways to do it every day. Our story Originally founded by two emergency room psychiatrists, Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, Connections Health Solutions brings 30 years of experience serving individuals in crisis and operates two of the nation’s largest and most studied crisis response centers and is currently expanding to more states.  Since opening our doors, we have provided care and treatment for hundreds of thousands of individuals in crisis.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

 

The Therapist provides services including individual therapy, group counseling, life skills sessions, clinical interventions, crisis management, family therapy, and assists in case management and support system development.

 

• Conducts a thorough, accurate, clinically sound Psychosocial Assessment with the individual in a timely manner. Maintain the clinic record, including documentation of activities performed as part of the service delivery process.  Obtain signatures from individual regarding treatment, as necessary.
• Provides internal education regarding DBT, trauma informed care, harm reduction, and service plan documentation.
• Prepares clinical reports and individualized service plans utilizing agency electronic clinical documentation software. Ensures documentation complies with best clinical practices, contracts, regulatory, and other legal requirements.
• Conducts brief intervention, individual, family, and group counselling within scope of practice. Participates in redirecting individual behavior while maintaining a safe milieu when necessary.  Documents all services and individual activities appropriately.
• Arranges for referral and placement of individuals in other community substance abuse programs, housing, or employment opportunities.
• Provides case management services to promote recovery and community reintegration. Conducts crisis interventions and follow up as necessary.
• Follows up with appropriate leadership regarding all cases on a weekly basis.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field
• REQUIRED LICENSE: Current & unrestricted license as a Licensed Mental Health Professional in State of Virginia (LMFT, LMSW, LICSW, LCSW, LGPC, LPC, etc.) Independent and graduate level is accepted. 
• 2 years of experience in mental health, substance abuse treatment or relevant work
• Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card in the State of Virginia

It would be great if you had:

• Knowledge of and experience with state regulations 
• If working with youth, experience working within the Children’s system of care, their families and stakeholders
• Knowledge of principles of recovery, family of origin/intergenerational issues, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders
• Knowledge and experience working with special populations (Those individuals identified as having serious mental illness, substance abuse diagnoses, brain injuries and those over 60 years of age)

What We Offer:

 

Full-time only:

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays

 

All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform
• After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan 

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EEO Statement

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.