Clinician (LMSW, LPCA, LMFTA) - Child/Adolescent PHP
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Clinician works with interdisciplinary teams to organize, prepare, and deliver evidence-based clinical services in the Child/Adolescent Outpatient department. Services include individual, group, and family therapy. The position provides services Monday through Friday for 24 hours per week, with the opportunity to pick up additional hours. The role is part of Natchaug Hospital’s Joshua Center Programs, which serve children and adolescents ages 6 to 17 experiencing psychiatric or substance use issues who do not require inpatient care. Program services include comprehensive assessment and aftercare planning, family, group, and individual therapy, and occupational and creative rehabilitation therapy. Transportation is provided from school to the program and from the program to students’ homes.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related human service field.
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting; experience with a mental health and/or chemical dependency population is preferred.
- Current Connecticut LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A, or CADC.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish relationships within and outside the organization.
- Awareness of health-related social needs and cultural competence.
- Ability to recognize and address health disparities, inequalities, and injustices affecting clients’ access to care and provision of health services.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with a mental health and/or chemical dependency population.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and establish care plans as appropriate.
- Provide direct patient care, which may include case management, care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration for care transitions, crisis intervention and safety planning, counseling, emotional support for patients and families coping with illness, trauma, or end-of-life care, referrals, and discharge planning.
- Refer patients to appropriate levels of care and available resources that promote the individualized care plan.
- Maintain timely, patient-centered documentation reflecting pertinent information about patients and client systems, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory, licensing, and third-party agency requirements.
Benefits
- Supervision toward licensure and cost reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus up to $1,300, in accordance with program guidelines
- Success share bonus
- Medical and dental benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%
- Paid time off accruing from the date of hire
- Discounts on services, products, and optional coverages, including movie tickets, pet insurance, and travel
- Career development and growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
