Pediatric Clinician - New Milford

Job Description Our Mission: The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission "to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children" by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region. Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you're joining an organization that's just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve. Starting annual salary $70,000 commensurate with experience This unique position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a pediatric office with a variety of medical providerswork with both behavioral and medical health concernsThe Village invests in you - we provide the training Integrated Primary/Behavioral Healthcare At The Village Pediatric Integrated Care Clinicians work collaboratively with primary care pediatricians, family medicine physicians and medical specialists to provide comprehensive, person-centered care. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will work in cutting edge, integrated medical settings and serve as the behavioral health resource for the group. Services include consultations with medical staff, direct interventions with clients and families, targeted assessments, coordination with other specialty providers, and psychoeducational services, as needed. Previous experience in this specialty is not required; The Village will provide training and supervision to assist you in developing these skills. Candlewood Valley Pediatrics Our practice is committed to providing quality, family-oriented care in a friendly and compassionate environment. We believe each child we see is unique and deserves individualized care and respect. We are a team that is dedicated to going beyond what is expected to enhance your family's well-being. Previous experience in this specialty is not required; The Village will provide training and supervision to assist you in developing these skills. Job Summary Provides clinical services to clients in integrated, medical/behavioral primary care practice(s); Collaborates and coordinates care with primary care providers, care coordinators, and both medical and behavioral specialty providers; Provides clinical and administrative supervision to staff and interns, when assigned; Participates in Quality Assurance and Utilization Review for the organization and the practices, as requested; Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary clinical team Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To The Licensed Clinician will be participating in bi-directional physical and mental health screening proceduresCoordinating care through electronic record sharing, brief consultations, focused interventions, assessing and addressing families' health-related social needs, and referrals to specialty medical and behavioral health servicesImproving overall health outcomes by insuring integrated attention to all health needsServing as behavioral health resource to primary care staffProvides behavioral health training, formal and casual, to primary care staffProviding parent/patient education, resources and supportCollaborating with Care Coordinators to insure access to community resourcesProviding evidence-based care to a caseload of both integrated care and specialty behavioral health clients, as neededUtilizing primary care-focused intervention model, including brief assessments and other non-traditional interventions appropriate for a primary care settingThe Licensed Clinician will be assisting with data collection and data integrity to determine program effectivenessUtilizing client-generated feedback to inform clinical activities and practice; monitoring and tracking such information; documenting client information in the client recordMeeting assigned productivity targets as determined by program or serviceMaintaining knowledge and implementation of program and agency policies and proceduresContributing to program functioning by assuming responsibility for special tasks or leadership in special projects as appropriateSupervising pre-doctoral interns and/or graduate-level trainees, as assigned. Qualifications Required Experience: Educational Requirements: Master's Degree from accredited school. Licensure Requirements: Licensed (or license-eligible) as an independent practitioner in the State of Connecticut. (LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist, LPC) Specific Skills, Knowledge and Ability Requirements: Knowledge of and familiarity with Integrated Care is a plus but The Village will provide thorough training if needed, bi-directional screening tools for integrated practices, motivational interviewing, integrated care practice procedures, including strong collaboration and consultation skills. Experience working in an integrated care environment/practice is greatly valued. Personal Characteristics: Ability to work as a strong member of multidisciplinary team; strong and effective leadership skills; self-directed, initiates action, requires little direct supervision; demonstrates flexibility in approach to job and others; is perceptive, insightful, self-reflecting, and aware of impact on others; shows good judgment in pressured situations. Cultural Competency: Bilingual/bicultural (Spanish) is preferred. Familiarity, sensitivity, and/or experience working with diverse populations. Benefits Our benefits package supports your whole life with comprehensive health coverage, generous paid time off, and employer matched retirement savings. We also invest in your growth through tuition assistance (Loan Forgiveness Program – NHSC, tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment). https://thevillage.org/careers/our-benefits/ Keyword: Licensed Clinician Integrated Care Behavioral Health Primary Care Mental Health Screening Physical Health Screening Care Coordination Electronic Health Records (EHR) Referrals Specialty Behavioral He