Behavioral Health Clinician - MDFT - $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

About the role

Clinicians will be paid a $2,000 sign-on bonus after successful completion of their 90-day introductory period! UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare!

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate and diagnose mental, emotional, developmental and behavioral difficulties in adolescents and families
• Formulate treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on assessments
• Provide MDFT core interventions to adolescents and families during weekly sessions
• Maintain line of communication with supervisor and support staff, and coordination of treatment with psychiatrists
• Maintain collaborative relationship with family members and other service providers
• Complete all required documentation within a timely manner
• Participate in MDFT trainings as required
• Respond to crises by phone, assess need and implement appropriate level of care

Requirements

• A Master's degree (MA, MFT, MSW)
• This position is open to both experienced clinicians and new graduates
• CT State Licensure eligible for LCSW, LMFT, LPC
• Strong computer skills including effective use EPIC (our electronic health record system)
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred with pay differential offered

Qualifications

• UCFS is committed to the professional development of our clinicians through:
• Weekly clinical supervision towards licensure hours
• Training and development opportunities to include free access to in house training and a yearly stipend for use towards trainings not offered at UCFS to earn CEU’s.
• Team meetings and case collaboration
• Opportunity to develop groups with all populations with a focus on supporting you to reach your professional goals
• Opportunities to be trained in specialty areas that include: ARC, TFCBT, MATCH, Treatment of Disordered Eating and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Skills

• Supportive team approach to include interdepartmental collaboration
• Promoting self-care for our employees including an Employee Assistance Program

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Flexible schedules
• Competitive salaries
• $2,000 signing bonus (payable upon completion of 90-day introductory period)
• Generous paid time off including 3 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
• Paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Pay

• $Competitive salaries
• $2,000 signing bonus (payable upon completion of 90-day introductory period)

Schedule

• Full-Time, 40 hours/week
• Monday through Friday, 9:00am- 5:00pm