Clinician- Behavioral Health (III/IIIA) - Eastern Connecticut Health Network

NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION - $10K!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position reports to the Manager and/or Director of the service and the Medical Director within the department. Provides direct and indirect age-appropriate clinical services to those in need of substance use and/or psychiatric services. Core skills may include crisis assessment, intake assessment, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, treatment planning, case management, team/community collaboration, patient/family education and triage/discharge planning. As skill sets permits, may provide flexible coverage to another service within Behavioral Health on a short-term basis. Creates a caring and compassionate environment through the Core Values of Teamwork, Communication, Respect and Caring.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• This position requires a minimum of master’s degree


• ANDConnecticut licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) OR Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). ORLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) ORLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC),

EXPERIENCE:

• Level of care and age-specific competencies are required.


• Training and/or familiarity with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), familiarity with abuse and neglect reporting and duty-to-warn mandates, knowledge of community-based resources and experience with pre-authorization and billing processes is preferred.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong clinical skills including a demonstrated strength in team orientation with the ability to function effectively, at times independently, in a work environment where multitasking is necessary.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills using the English language is essential.


• Computer competency with basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook, must be flexible in approach so that service- specific as well as overall system needs can be met.


• Employee must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites in order to perform essential duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.