Behavioral Health Clinician II
About The Position
UCFS is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician II to provide clinical services to individuals, children, families, couples, and groups experiencing behavioral, psychiatric, or emotional concerns. The clinician develops and implements assessments, treatment plans, and discharge plans, using client-centered, evidence-based practices to support improved health outcomes. The role maintains an active caseload and meets established productivity, quality, and documentation standards. It includes assessing risk and determining appropriate levels of care for routine and emergency clients of all ages, including people in crisis with complex or long-term mental health and/or substance abuse concerns. The clinician provides onsite on-call support during agency hours and coordinates care with clients’ providers, psychiatrists, supervisors, and support staff. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week. UCFS hours vary by day and location; the agency is open from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Hybrid work eligibility begins after 90 days. The clinician reports to the BHS Supervisor.
Requirements
- Master's degree (M.A., M.F.T., M.S.W., or related field).
- 2 to 3 years of clinical experience providing behavioral health services.
- Required Connecticut state licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment.
- Proficiency in EHR systems.
- 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
- EPIC experience is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment using client-centered, evidence-based practices consistent with quality standards of care.
- Maintain an active caseload and meet established productivity and quality standards.
- Complete required records and documentation, including electronic documentation, in a timely manner and in accordance with agency licensor and payer requirements.
- Assess risk and determine appropriate levels of care for routine and emergency clients of all ages, including clients presenting in crisis with complex and long-term mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
- Provide onsite on-call support for connected and non-connected clients during hours of operation.
- Arrange referrals to other levels of care or emergency response as appropriate.
- Report suspected child abuse or neglect to DCF and follow applicable legal and ethical standards of care.
- Participate in clinical supervision and maintain communication with supervisors and support staff.
- Coordinate treatment with psychiatrists.
- Coordinate services with relevant providers inside and outside UCFS, including school personnel, DCF, and courts, and support ongoing collaboration among providers.
- Maintain professional licensure and participate in continuing education and other professional development activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the BHS Supervisor.
Benefits
- Yearly performance merit increases
- Gain Share Program
- Local and online discounts
- 401(k) plan with 6% employer contributions
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid disability insurance
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness programs
- Decompression spaces
- Paid time off, including vacation starting at three weeks, four floating holidays, ten sick days, and eight federal holidays
- Employee-led committees
- NHSC loan repayment opportunities
- PSLF eligibility
- Career path ladders
- Employer-paid learning and development programs
- Appreciation, education, and team-building events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
