Clinician Trainee - Adult (Per Diem)

Rushford • Cheshire, CT

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About The Position

The Clinician Trainee provides quality, cost-effective inpatient, outpatient, and/or community care for clients and families in a target population across the continuum of care. The role assures access to services, conducts assessments, coordinates clinical summary treatment plans, and determines level of care. The Clinician Trainee assumes a caseload and provides behavioral health and/or substance use services, including community and ambulatory services, within their scope of practice. All work is performed under the supervision of a Behavioral Health Clinician II or Clinical Program Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and must be working toward a master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related Human Service field.
• Valid Connecticut Licensed Masters of Social Work, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate credential, as applicable, within 90 days of graduation (LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A).
• Work toward obtaining licensure requirements.
• Demonstrated experience using a computer and basic keyboarding skills.
• Flexible schedule according to program needs, including evenings and weekends, and travel between sites across the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship experience in assessment and diagnosis and individual and group therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care through individual, couple, group, and family therapy tailored to each client’s needs and treatment plan.
• Prepare medical documentation that meets regulatory requirements of licensing and third-party agencies.
• Assess and plan care by evaluating clients’ psychiatric and psychosocial needs, organizing and prioritizing treatment, and advocating for appropriate resources for clients and families.
• Provide direct crisis intervention to clients and families at multiple system sites and in the community.
• Educate clients and family members and refer them to appropriate levels of care, support groups, and other resources to maximize care and facilitate recovery or treatment.
• Work effectively across programs with clients who have both mental health and substance use disorders.
• Negotiate level of care and length of stay with managed care companies, continually re-evaluate client needs, and inform third-party payers of changes in client status.
• Collaborate as a team member across the continuum of care to provide integrated healthcare to clients and families.
• Participate in administrative activities, including team meetings, clinical supervision of staff, and staff education as designed by the Program Manager.
• Identify, communicate, and seek resources to meet personal learning needs and support self-improvement.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off accruing from the date of hire, including seven paid holidays.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee discount programs.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level