Clinician - Level 1

COMMUNITY RENEWAL TEAM INC•Hartford, CT

12d•$28 - $28

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Licensed Clinician, coordinates and provides clinical services. Provides specialized group and/or one on one counseling services.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social science required; will consider Graduate level intern, or Bachelor’s Degree in social science with minimum 3 years related clinical with homelessness, mental health or substance use.
Minimum 3 years related clinical with homelessness, mental health or substance use.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be licensed or license eligible as a LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPCA or LADC
Organizational and time management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate on a group and individual basis.
Experience working with participants from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds.
Ability to communicate effectively, compile written reports and maintain/review case files.
Demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with other service providers.
Familiarity with living issues and vocational/educational assessments and trainings.
Must have a working knowledge with computer systems.
Knowledge with the HIV/AIDS, mental health & substance use disorders (co-occurring) is required.
Knowledge of social services in Hartford.
Demonstrate ability to work in collaboration with other service providers.
Ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds required.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to compile written reports and maintain case notes.
Treating individuals 18 years and older referred or seeking Substance use and mental health and/or co-occurring treatment.
Knowledge of Harm Reduction Model and resources available to substance using population, ability to learn Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment model.
Knowledge of physical, medical, and pharmacological issues related to substance dependency.
Educates clients on issues associated with chemical dependency treatment.
Excellent communication skills, ability to press ideas clearly and objectively orally and in writing as necessary.
Ability to maintain client confidentiality in accordance to CRT policy, and state and federal regulations.
Awareness/sensitivity to all types of issues related to client diversity.
Active Driver License in good standing required upon hire and throughout employment
Physical and TB Required

Nice To Haves

Experience in facilitating groups preferred.
Knowledge of Human Services, Criminal Justice and the Court systems is preferred.
Knowledge of substance use and target population helpful.
Counseling background preferred.
Bilingual: preferred – Language Spanish

Responsibilities

Provides crisis intervention services in response to emotional and/or physical distress.
Provides diagnostic evaluations to customers and referrals to Licensed Clinician for treatment
Ensures adherence to infection control practices.
Makes referrals to outside programs for medical and/or psychological intervention.
Collects urine specimens for drug screening.
Provides counseling services to mentally ill, alcohol dependent and/or homeless AIDS/HIV positive customers.
Assesses customers in order to formulate treatment needs.
Orients new patients to treatment program(s).
Participates in treatment planning and individual and/or group counseling.
Identify potential customers and provide them with information about the Agency programs.
Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive treatment plan with each participants maintaining regular contact.
Complete required paperwork (including customer records) in a timely fashion.
Maintain customer confidentiality.
Provide on-going liaison, referral and advocacy for participants with social service providers, with particular emphasis on self-empowerment for participants to independently access needed services.
Participate in team meetings and seminars and trainings as stipulated by Supervisor.
Participate with community providers as it relates to programs contents area.
Provide presentations about programs to various agencies and other referring agencies on a monthly basis.
Attend all trainings as applicable to your credentials.
Participation in planning and implementing a minimum of one monthly group activity for program participants, including but limited to: life skills, education, empowerment/support recovery groups, recreational activities and/or field trips.
Schedules may be changed at any time to accommodate program needs.
Must be available to work flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays and other shifts as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.