Behavioral Health Clinician - MDFTR - $6,000 Sign-On Bonus

Clinical Overview

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!

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Clinician to join our growing team to provide treatment services to adult parents or caregivers of young children to address substance use and mental health issues that could impact their parenting. Along with their team members, clinicians will be fully trained to provide families the Multidimensional Family Therapy and Recovery (MDFTR) model.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments to evaluate and diagnose mental, emotional and behavioral disorders in adults and families
• Develop treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on assessments
• Provide weekly MDFTR sessions to clients
• Maintain line of communication with supervisor, therapist assistant, and other support staff, including coordinating care with psychiatrists
• Maintain collaborative relationship with family members and other service providers
• Complete training in the UCFS electronic health record system, EPIC.
• Complete all required documentation within a timely manner.
• Participate in required training to become certified to deliver MDFTR. These trainings are at no cost to you and may provide continuing education credits toward your licensure.
• Respond to crises by phone, assess need and implement appropriate response.
• Rotate after-hours on-call with other program staff; paid on-call

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• $6,000 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 and Schedule

• Competitive salaries