Clinician Young Adult Services

Bridges Healthcare • West Haven, CT

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About The Position

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. has two immediate openings for Clinicians in our Young Adult Services Department. The purpose of this position is to provide mental health and addiction services to assist YAS clients in identifying and attaining their stated goals. Bridges Healthcare is a valued and trusted community partner, a leading provider of a wide continuum of integrated behavioral health services, and an employer of choice that offers staff the opportunity to grow and learn with the organization. It is sustained by a diverse funding model that reflects broad-based community support and investment, is well-known and well-regarded for the services and supports it provides, and is a recognized expert and leader in delivering innovative solutions to behavioral health challenges. It is also a powerful advocate for its clients, services, and improved systems. Loan repayment on some positions may be eligible as Bridges is a STAR and NHSC Approved Site by HRSA.

Requirements

• Master's degree in behavioral health required.
• Associate license required
• Ability to work flexible schedule.
• Knowledge of psychiatric illness and substance abuse.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Experience in counseling/therapeutic methods and practices.
• Ability to prioritize and organize schedules/demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment to individuals, groups and families.
• Maintain client records.
• Serve as liaison with outside services and referral sources.
• Supervise, coach and provide guidance to Student Interns as assigned.
• Perform any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive pay on a union scale commensurate with your position and experience
• Medical and Dental with significant employer contribution to the premiums and HSA (if chosen as your plan)
• 403(b) with a generous employer contribution
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation with 15 days to start
• paid personal days
• paid sick time
• paid winter holiday break days
• 11 paid holidays
• Loan repayment on some positions may be eligible as Bridges is a STAR and NHSC Approved Site by HRSA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level