Bilingual Therapist

CHARTER OAK HEALTH CENTER INC•Hartford, CT

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

Licensed clinician working independently to conduct mental health and substance use screenings, assessments, intakes, develop individualized treatment plans, facilitate individual and group therapy, case management, crisis intervention, patient education, referrals, aftercare planning, discharge, and record keeping.

Requirements

Master’s Degree and licensure in a related field (LPC/LCSW/LMFT).
Licensed to practice in Connecticut
Demonstrated leadership skills
Detail oriented; excellent organizational skills
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment and provide direction to others if applicable
Ability to set priorities
Attendance, Reliability and Punctuality to all scheduled shifts
Therapists must possess high physical and emotional energy to handle the array of problems associated with the duties of the position.
Multicultural Competence (culturally competent with COHC population needs)
Licensed in a related field (LMFT, LCSW, LPC)

Responsibilities

Provide patient screenings and intake assessments as assigned in a timely manner.
Utilize the most current DSM to properly diagnosis clients and update as applicable.
Complete Initial and ongoing treatment/care plans for each assigned client.
Maintain a caseload/panel spreadsheet to organize sessions, upcoming appointments and client engagement activities.
Provide individual and group therapy utilizing evidenced based practice techniques.
Complete all documentation timely, including any contact with clients as applicable.
Complete crisis interventions with BH clients and patients within COHC system as applicable.
Provide referrals to other levels of care or needed services.
Provide aftercare planning throughout treatment.
Complete discharges for clients that are no longer an active client per policies.
Follow BH policies and procedures.
Attend any assigned meetings, supervision, or other activities.
Complete Peer review audits as assigned.
Performs miscellaneous duties as required by management.
Must maintain appropriate attendance.
May be required to travel to other COHC sites to provide services.
Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited those within the Compliance Process, Code of Conduct, HIPAA and Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA).
Participates in required orientation and training programs, as required.
Reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance in accordance with COHC Compliance Report Process.
Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.
Participates, as requested, in process improvement responsibilities.