Behavioral Health Clinician I

UCFS Healthcare•Norwich, CT

5d•$55,000 - $57,000

About The Position

UCFS is seeking a SAMHSA Behavioral Health Clinician I for a grant-funded program. The clinician provides clinical assessment, treatment, and client-centered care consistent with quality standards and evidence-based practices, with the goal of improving client health outcomes. The work primarily focuses on children ages 0–6 and their families who are experiencing psychological, behavioral, or emotional problems. Services are delivered in an outpatient setting. The expected schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week. UCFS hours vary by day and location, with sites open between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; the organization is also open on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. The clinician assesses and diagnoses children and families, develops and reviews treatment plans, monitors productivity and goals, evaluates risk and responds to crises, and provides strength-based, client-centered clinical and consultative services. The role includes coordinating with other providers and community partners, supporting caregivers’ understanding of child development and parenting, participating in supervision and departmental meetings, and providing on-site on-call support during hours of operation. UCFS describes its work as integrated care, with collaboration across behavioral health, primary care, dental, case management, and other services.

Requirements

Master’s degree in M.A., M.F.T., or M.S.W.
At least 1 year of clinical experience.
At least 1 year of experience working with children and caregivers.
Must hold a Connecticut State LMSW, LMFTA, or LPC-A credential.
Complete ARC training within 6 months of hire.
Be eligible to obtain ARC certification or have completed the training.
Have access to transportation for travel to other UCFS sites in Griswold, Norwich, New London, and Plainfield, Connecticut, as needed.
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Self-awareness and critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a trauma-based population is highly preferred.
Proficiency in the EPIC electronic health record (EHR) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, evaluate, and diagnose mental, emotional, developmental, and behavioral difficulties in children and families according to clinical standards of practice in an outpatient setting.
Manage and monitor individual productivity through weekly monitoring of short-term and long-term goals.
Assess risk and client needs, respond to crises, and implement an appropriate level of care.
Formulate treatment plans and conduct treatment plan reviews based on assessments.
Provide strength-based, client-centered clinical and consultative treatment services to children and families.
Participate in weekly individual and group supervision and other departmental meetings.
Coordinate services with other relevant providers involved in cases, including school personnel, the Department of Children and Families, and courts.
Support caregivers’ understanding of child development, attachment, and parenting skills.
Provide on-site on-call support during hours of operation for connected and non-connected clients.
Arrange referrals to other levels of care or emergency response when needed.
Report suspected child abuse or neglect to the Department of Children and Families and follow legal and ethical standards of care.