Hartford HealthCare-posted 6 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Killingly, CT
Hospitals

The Behavioral Health Clinician works in coordination with interdisciplinary teams to organize, prepare, and deliver evidence-based clinical services in the Inpatient department. Clinical services in the Child/Adolescent program include individual, group, and family therapy. The position is located at Natchaug Hospital, which is Eastern Connecticut's leading provider for children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness and substance use addictions. The Joshua Center Programs treat children as young as six and as old as 17 who are struggling with psychiatric or substance abuse issues but do not require inpatient care. Services include comprehensive assessment, aftercare planning, family, group, and individual therapy, and occupational and creative rehabilitation therapy. Natchaug Hospital provides transportation from school to the Joshua Center Program and then to the student's home.

  • Conducts a comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment and establishes a care plan, as appropriate.
  • Provides direct patient care that may include case management, care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration for care transition needs, crisis intervention/safety planning, counseling, and emotional support to patients and families coping with illness, trauma, or end-of-life care.
  • Refers patient to appropriate levels of care and available resources that promote the individualized care plan.
  • Maintains timely patient-centered documentation that reflects the patient and client systems' pertinent information for assessment, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory licensing requirements and third-party agencies.
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy or Related Human Service Field.
  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting required, preferably working with a mental health and/or chemical dependency population.
  • Current Connecticut LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A, or CADC.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish relationships within and outside their entity.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Cognizant of health-related social needs and cultural competence.
  • Recognizes and addresses health disparities-inequalities and injustices directed toward clients, related to access to care and provision of health services.
  • Sign-on Bonus up to $1,500.00.
  • Federal loan forgiveness program.
  • Medical and dental benefits.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%.
  • Supervision toward licensure and cost reimbursement.
  • Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire.
  • Discounts on services, products, and optional coverages - movie tickets, pet insurance, travel, and more.
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