Clinician II

About the role

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! We are currently seeking a Clinician II to provide clinical services for individuals, children and families, couples, or groups of all ages regarding behavioral, substance abuse, psychiatric or emotional issues through the development and implementation of clinical assessments, treatment plans and discharge plans. Billable services can be independently signed by a Clinician II.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and treatment client centered care consistent with quality standards of care including evidence-based practices that result in improved health outcomes for clients.
• Manage and monitor individual productivity through weekly monitoring of short-term and long-term goals.
• Maintain documentation standards (inclusive of proficiency with electronic documentation) for all records required by agency licensees and payer sources such as DCF, DMHAS, CT-BHP, and Medicaid within a timely fashion.
• Assess level of risk and appropriate level of care with routine and emergency clients of all ages who may present in crisis with complex and long-term mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
• Provide on-call support on site during hours of operation for connected and non-connected clients. Includes, but is not exclusive to: arranging for referrals to other levels of care or emergency response, reporting suspected child abuse/neglect to DCF, adhering to legal and ethical guidelines for standards of care.
• Coordinate services with relevant providers involved in a given case within and outside of UCFS (e.g. school personnel, Department of Children and Families, courts, etc.) and support continued collaboration with other providers.
• Participate in clinical supervision, and maintain open lines of communication with supervisor and support staff, and coordinate treatment with psychiatrists as needed.
• Participate in professional activities, including but not limited to trainings and the support in training new staff.

Requirements

• Master's degree (MA, MS, MFT, MSW)
• 2 years of clinical experience working with children and families
• CT State Licensure – LSW, LMFT, or LPC upon hire
• Comfortability working with children
• Ability to effectively use MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Outlook, Teams
• Proficiency in EHR – EPIC preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Robust interpersonal expertise

Benefits

• Yearly Performance Merit Increases
• Gain Share Program
• Local & Online Discounts
• 401(k) Plan + 6% Employer Contributions
• Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Decompression Spaces
• Generous Paid Time Off Starting at 3 Weeks' Vacation
• 4 Floating Holidays
• 10 Sick Days
• 8 Federal Holidays
• Employee-Led Committees
• NHSC Loan Repayment Opportunities
• PSLF Eligibility
• Career Path Ladders
• Employer Paid Learning & Development Programs
• Appreciation, Education, and Team-Building Events

Pay

$60,000 - $63,000 per year

Schedule

UCFS Hours of Operation: Open 8:00am - 7:00pm; Hours Vary By Day & Location. Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week; Flexible with Later Hour Availability.