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Community Mental Health Affiliates Behavioral Health Counselor 1st shift in New Britain, Connecticut
Position Summary:Serves as active part of a multidisciplinary team that provides outpatient assessment and clinical treatment services to children, adolescents, families and adults who present with a wide range of significant behavioral health needs. Treatment is aimed at assisting individuals and families by helping them develop the skills necessary to improve their quality of life.
Responsibilities:
- Develops achievable treatment plan goals with child, adult and or family, with measurable and behavioral objectives within designated timeframes.
- Monitors treatment progress and provides updates within identified timeframes and as necessary.
- Performs individual, family and group treatment utilizing evidence-based practices to facilitate positive strength-based change.
- Collaborates and coordinates with external agencies such as schools, PCPs, DCF, probation, court and other social service agencies in a timely manner.
- Responds to crisis situations and triages appropriately, communicating clearly with professionals -internal and external - to meet presenting client needs.