Clinician (LMSW, LPCA, LMFTA)

Rushford • Middletown, CT

6d

About The Position

The Clinician works in coordination with interdisciplinary teams to organize, prepare, and deliver evidence-based clinical services across the continuum of care. The role maintains ethical principles and professional standards in accordance with the discipline’s professional code of ethics. The position is with Rushford Center, a provider of addiction and mental health services offering prevention, treatment, and recovery programs.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related human service field.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A, or CADC.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and establish care plans as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess appropriate levels of care and risk factors; develop and implement care and discharge plans; and coordinate consults and referrals to remove barriers and promote optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
• Use therapeutic methods, strategies, and interventions in accordance with individualized care plans.
• Monitor intervention progress and revise plans to meet patient and family needs.
• Educate patients and families about established goals, including disease prevention, illness impact and progression, benefits advocacy, health maintenance, and adherence to treatment regimens.
• Provide direct patient care, which may include case management, care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration for care transitions, crisis intervention and safety planning, counseling, emotional support, referrals, and discharge planning.
• Refer patients to appropriate levels of care and available resources that support individualized care plans.
• Maintain timely, patient-centered documentation of relevant assessment information, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory, licensing, and third-party agency requirements.
• Participate in administrative and development activities, including team meetings, clinical supervision of staff, and staff education.
• Support development of hospital- and unit-based programming to meet the clinical and strategic needs of patients and the milieu.
• Contribute as a team member to improved patient experience.
• Ensure cost-effective utilization of resources.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Generous 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.
• Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time