Clinical Therapist (LCSW/LMFT/LPC/LMSW/LMFTA/LPCA)

About the role

Generations Family Health Center is a regional community health center covering a 37-town rural region in eastern Connecticut with sites located in Willimantic, Danielson, Norwich and Putnam. Our dedicated staff provides a full range of primary care services to all ages including medical, dental and behavioral healthcare, as well as care coordination and community outreach.

Location

Putnam, CT (Behavioral Health Department)

Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the BH Clinical Supervisor, the Clinical Therapist will conduct clinical evaluations and assessments, diagnose and provide treatment for patients.

• Conducts individual, group, family and/or couples therapy sessions for patients across the lifespan in accordance with accepted American Psychiatric Association guidelines for treatment techniques and therapies.
• Develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment, or referral of patients presenting with behavioral health needs.
• Provides multi-disciplinary approach to treatment plan, coordinating with medical providers and/ or other behavioral health clinicians.
• Assesses patient progress and modifies treatment program accordingly.
• Coordinates care of patient with referring physician or agencies.
• Documents all therapies, according to established protocols.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development and maintains required continuing education hours for licensing.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and documents case records on all contacts regarding patient.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related human service field, and experience working with individuals, couples and families.
• Licensed candidates preferred (LCSW/LMFT/LPC/LMSW/LMFTA/LPCA).
• Innovative self-starter and strong organizational skills desired.
• Experience with Substance Use Treatment is preferred but not a requirement.
• Experience with patients across the lifespan, including under 18, preferred.
• Bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) preferred based on patient population.

Pay

Salary Scale Based on a full-time schedule: $60,000+ (Master's Level), $70,000+ (LCSW/LMFT/LPC). Bilingual Stipend for Spanish or Haitian Creole fluency (upon passing proficiency assessment).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Work from home available upon discussion
• Five weeks paid time off
• Nine paid holidays
• Loan repayment eligibility through HRSA
• 32.5 clinical hours, 7.5 administrative hours per week
• 32 CME hours annually with $1,500 in CME funds and $1,000 in professional development funds
• Collaboration with Medication Management professionals (psychiatrist & psychiatric nurse practitioners)
• Consistent supervisory meetings with Clinical Supervisor
• Partner with Medical Department on patient care
• Opportunities to supervise clinician interns
• Minimal on-call with stipend
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Opportunities to develop and facilitate therapy groups
• Support staff for scheduling and referral coordination
• Employee Assistance Program