Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) - Adult Ambulatory (Per Diem)

Rushford • Avon, CT

5d • Onsite

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 position maintains ethical principles and professional standards in accordance with the applicable discipline’s code of ethics. Based at Rushford Center in Avon, the role provides adult ambulatory services with a mix of daytime and evening coverage, depending on program needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related human service field.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LADC credential.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and establish care plans as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess the appropriate level of care and risk factors; develop and implement care and discharge plans; and coordinate consultations and referrals to remove barriers and support 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 on established goals, including disease prevention, illness and disease progression, benefits advocacy, health maintenance, and adherence to treatment regimens.
• Provide direct patient care, including 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.
• Independently provide clinical social work interventions to all patient populations.
• Participate in administrative and development activities, including team meetings, clinical supervision of staff, and staff education.
• Provide social work field supervision to second-year social work students.
• Support the development of hospital- or unit-based programming to meet patients’ clinical and strategic needs and the needs of the milieu.
• Contribute as a team member to improve the patient experience.
• Ensure cost-effective utilization of resources.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off accruing from the date of hire, including paid holidays.
• Higher education partnerships with select universities and colleges.
• Tuition reimbursement up to the maximum benefit allowed by the IRS.
• Success Sharing Program.
• Leadership growth opportunities and training.
• Employee discount programs and additional voluntary benefits.
• Flexible schedule.
• HRSA Federal Loan Forgiveness program eligibility at this location.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level