Clinician I - FT 40 hrs. Monday - Friday 12 AM - 8 AM - REST

Scope of Service

Provides a comprehensive array of direct clinical services to adults and families with mental health, intellectual and/or addiction disorders. Counsels and provides psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation services in individual and group settings to facilitate independence with identified treatment goals toward symptom management. Carries a clinical case load as assigned, coordinates services, including assessments and triage of clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Establishes rapport and positive working relationships with clients while maintaining professional ethics and boundaries as a clinician.
• Carrries clinical case load and provides clinical case management services, including referrals to appropriate levels of care as assigned.
• Affects assessments, counsels, and provides psychotherapeutic treatment, rehabilitation, and care coordination for adults and families with mental illness and/or addiction disorders.
• Conducts intake assessments/psychosocial, mental health status, and diagnostic/functional assessments; translates this information into medically necessary, multidisciplinary treatment plans.
• Develops and maintains individualized plans of care for each client assigned.
• Mets outpatient productivity standards as set forth by Continuum of Care, Inc. Provides timely and accurate documentation for medical necessity billing of services provided.
• Affords preauthorization for clients and ensures medical necessity standards are met.
• Facilitates/cofacilitates psychoeducational groups as indicated.
• Provides clinical triage to facilitate necessary services, such as inpatient hospitalization, when indicated.
• Responds to crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions as outlined in the agency policy for Nonviolent Practices.
• Collaborates with families, outside treaters, etc. to assure their integration into the treatment planning process, as indicated.
• Is fully involved in quality assurance/program evaluation efforts, including utilization of such data in day to day practice.
• Communicates actively with supervisor regarding any/all high-risk events, and other concerns highlighted by Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree required with a minimum of one (1) year post graduate experience working in the behavioral health field. Clinician I positions include LMSW, LPCA, or MFT.
• Prior experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and/or addiction.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with clean record is required and must be maintained.
• Knowledge of the community support system and resources is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification offered as part of orientation. Employee responsible to maintain ongoing certification.
• Clinician required to maintain personal professional liability insurance.
• Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping.