Bilingual Licensed Social Worker (English/Spanish)

About the role

First Choice Health Centers is seeking a bilingual Behavioral Health Clinician to join their team in East Harford and Manchester, CT. LMSW and LCSW applicants are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose mental, emotional, developmental and behavioral health challenges in individuals, couples and families based on established clinical standards.
• Conduct patient screening using standardized tools.
• Formulate treatment plans and reviews.
• Provide mental and behavioral health treatment to patients in an integrated community healthcare clinic, including individual, group and/or family therapy, and some substance abuse counseling when necessary.
• Career growth and support employee well-being!
• Coordinate with other clinical and social service providers and care coordinators.
• Document all aspects of clinical care in the electronic health record (we use eCW) within required timelines.
• Ensure patient confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
• Must have an independent license in the state of CT (LMSW or LCSW).
• Bilingual – oral fluency in English & Spanish is preferred.
• A desire to work with the underserved population.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing clinical services.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Reimbursement for licenses and CME.
• Opportunities for adjunct professor title in partnership with USJ Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees working 30 hours or more.
• 20 days of Vacation, 8 Paid Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays per year.
• Retail savings program, including a safe harbor 401k with up to a 4% company match after 6 months of employment.
• Company paid Life insurance.
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance.
• Complimentary premium Calm membership for you and 5 additional memberships you can share (#1 mental health app).

Pay

Starting Salaries:

• Master’s Level Counselor: $57,000 - $67,000
• Licensed Counselor: $68,000 - $80,000

Actual pay will be determined based on several factors including education, work experience, and certifications.

Schedule

Employees of First Choice Health Centers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Certain exemptions may apply.

Benefits

• Retirement savings program, including a safe harbor 401k with up to a 4% company match after 6 months of employment.
• Company paid Life insurance.
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance.
• Complimentary premium Calm membership for you and 5 additional memberships you can share (#1 mental health app).

First Choice Health Centers

To learn more about First Choice Health Centers, visit us at firstchc.org. First Choice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.