A Family or Behavioral Therapist works with clients who need help dealing with emotional disorders or problems with family and relationships. Addresses client problems in the context of family relationships; helps clients develop ways to recognize and change behavior patterns. Works with individuals, couples or families.
The Adult Outpatient services provide psychiatric & substance abuse diagnostic evaluation and treatment. Services include assessment, consultation, individual, couples, group, family treatment and medication evaluation and monitoring
AGENCY OVERVIEW
Community Health Resources is the most comprehensive, non-profit behavioral healthcare provider in Connecticut, offering a wide range of personalized services for children, families and adults whose lives have been touched by mental illness, addiction or trauma.
MISSION:
Our mission is to help adults, children and families find real hope for the challenges of real life through an array of community based mental health, substance use, child welfare, supportive housing, foster care, prevention and wellness services, and integrated care. Our name embodies our commitment to community based care, instilling hope for a healthy, happy and productive future, and utilizing all available resources to achieve change. CHR is proud to provide services that achieve real quality with real results.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
By participating as a Master's Level Intern with CHR, you can expect to gain firsthand experience and training related to psychiatric & substance abuse diagnostic evaluation and treatment as well as other services, including assessment, consultation, individual, couples, group, family treatment and medication evaluation and monitoring.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Must be enrolled in a master's degree program in mental health field.
Experience:
Demonstrated experience in mental health treatment preferred but not required.
Licensure/Certification/Registration :
Valid driver's license
WHY INTERN AT CHR?
With over 80 programs statewide, CHR presents plenty of opportunity to establish and grow your career in behavioral health, pre and/or post-graduation! Work in collaboration with our experienced and dedicated staff Make a difference in our community Earn school credit Flexible hours And much more…! CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
