PT Clinician

Position Summary/Purpose

The purpose of this position is to provide direct clinical psychotherapy to youth, children, adults, and families. The clinician is responsible for the overall management of their assigned caseload which includes the timely completion of all required documentation to meet the standards set forth by Branford Counseling & Community Services (BCCS) policy, Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) regulations, Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) and insurance payers. The clinician is also responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide clinical psychotherapy including crisis intervention services to children, youth, adults, and families;
• Provide case management or referral information as needed and develops proficiency with the agency electronic health record program;
• Complete a diagnostic evaluation for each client utilizing the DSM-V and ICD-10 criteria (mental, emotional, behavioral, development and addictive disorders); develop and update treatment plans for each client; completes progress notes after each session, monitor and report effects of medication; assess risk of self injury to client or risk of injury of others; complete discharge summaries in a timely manner;
• Review cases with other clinicians and supervisors; involvement in multidisciplinary team environment and case management/conferences;
• Prepare documentation for insurance reimbursement in a timely manner. May oversee/run group counseling sessions.
• Mandatory reporting of abuse against children, elderly and adults with intellectual disabilities
• Maintain HIPAA policy and guidelines.
• Affords assistance with community programs as needed.

Other Functions

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates
• Continues professional development
• May plan special programs such as annual meetings or educational programs
• Affords assistance with other department staff as needed to promote a team effort to serve the public

Supervision

• Supervision Scope: Performs varied and responsible professional duties requiring a strong knowledge of psychiatric counseling services; and an exercise of judgment and initiative to effectively and efficiently provide counseling services.
• Supervision Received: Works under the general direction of the Clinical Director/Clinical Services Supervisor and follows professional standards, procedures and policies.
• Supervision Given: Does not supervise.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education, Training and Experience: The qualifications required would generally be acquired with a Master’s degree in mental health, or social work, or related degree from an accredited college or program and have 2-3 years of experience in clinical social work; or any equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.