10 to 18 hours per week
AHM Youth & Family Services is seeking a therapist with experience in the counseling of children, teens, young adults, and families. AHM is committed to providing a family-friendly and supportive environment for all employees. We offer paid clinical supervision, as well as administrative support to handle insurance, billing, and scheduling, so our therapists can focus on providing the highest quality care to our clients. We offer flexible hours (options include afternoons, evenings, and weekends). Counseling services are provided via telehealth and in-person visits.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct intakes and assessments.
- Provide counseling therapy.
- Create treatment plans.
- Work with outside agencies to provide resources and referrals as necessary.
- Utilize CPT and DSM medical coding.
- Participate in regularly scheduled individual and group supervision.
- Work with the State of Connecticut DCF and court systems.
- Collaborate with AHM’s clinical billing support staff.
- Work with the Clinical Supervisor regarding pre-approval of Husky claims.
- Maintain updated and accurate case notes and files.
- Submit reports and statistics as required by AHM.
Requirements:
- Must possess and maintain a current license (LCSW, LMFT or LPC) from the State of Connecticut.
- Position requires a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Professional Counseling.
- A minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in master’s level counseling is required.
- The preferred candidate will be individually contracted through private and state insurance panels.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
- Experience with Simple Practice is preferred.
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to:
HumanResources@ahmyouth.org
AHM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AHM Youth & Family Services is seeking an experienced professional to lead the prevention and intervention efforts for a four-town coalition, and to oversee the region’s juvenile review board.
The Prevention Coordinator will seek innovative ways to promote substance abuse prevention throughout the region’s schools while working with town and school leaders. This is a grant-funded position.
Responsibilities:
- Organize and lead the Coalition for a Healthy Empowered Community (CHEC) to conduct outreach activities and maintain a presence at school and community events.
- Coordinate with RHAM High School advisors for the organization and implementation of the RALLY Youth Leadership Committee.
- Coordinate the annual RHAM High School Project Graduation event by leading committee members in planning, fundraising, advertising, and attending the overnight event.
- Maintain statistics, collect needs assessment data, and produce reports on survey results.
- Coordinate grant applications; write reports and carry out action plans.
- Maintain social media accounts for the CHEC Coalition and RALLY youth group.
- Create advertisements and media campaigns focused on prevention.
- Coordinate the juvenile review board (JRB) by conducting initial interviews with youth and families, managing JRB cases, and presenting cases to the board.
- Serve as the liaison to police, schools, court, and other JRB partners.
- Research new community service and diversion opportunities for JRB involved youth.
Schedule: 30 hours per week, benefits-eligible position
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in the field of substance abuse prevention, public health, or social work, plus two years of experience in prevention or human services.
- Demonstrated ability to lead groups of youth, parents, and community.
- Experience in juvenile justice and restorative practice.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
- Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) preferred.
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to:
HumanResources@ahmyouth.org
AHM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
