Clinician

CLIFFORD W BEERS GUIDANCE CLINIC INCORPORATED • Hamden, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Clifford Beers is a mental health clinic serving children and families. Our mission is to provide integrated services addressing mental, physical, and social determinants in order to improve health, resiliency and quality of life for children, families and communities. Under general supervision, the position of Clinician is responsible for delivering comprehensive therapeutic crisis intervention and assessment services to clients and for coordinating services and resources to clients in need.

Requirements

• Master’s in a Mental Health Discipline (Social Work- MSW, Clinical Mental Health Counseling-M.S, M.A or Marriage and Family Therapy-MFT)
• Must have a valid CT Clinician’s license. ( LMSW,LPCA, or LPMFTA)
• Must demonstrate the following competencies: Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, Communication
• Must exhibit knowledge and or proven ability in delivering developmentally appropriate services according to the program being supported, while demonstrating the following skills:
• A proven ability to document work in Electronic Medical Records
• A proven ability to conduct screenings and evaluations, and formulate diagnoses in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM)
• A proven ability to develop and document, clear clinical formulations and treatment plans that are individualized and measurable in collaboration with the client/family, and others as relevant
• A proven ability to provide case management and clinical indicated referrals to families
• A proven ability to triage clinical emergencies to appropriate level of care
• A proven ability to utilize best practices and evidenced based practice models where appropriate and adheres to model and program expectations
• A proven ability to utilize trauma informed practices in the work with families
• Proven knowledge of school systems
• A proven ability in working both independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team in a school setting
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conducting intake interviews; making preliminary assessment and diagnosis
• Regularly utilizing other staff disciplines in the development, re-evaluation or referral of cases to ensure the best treatment plan for the client
• Conducting intensive, short and long-term psychotherapy, as well as case management for assigned clients and families utilizing a variety of approved treatment models and interventions appropriate to case and situation
• Handling emergencies as necessary
• Acting as liaison between client, school and other community agencies providing services to client
• Regularly participating in meetings and in-service training programs as a vital team member of the clinic.
• Providing leadership in peer groups, specialized teams and committees as required
• Other related job duties as assigned by Supervisor

What This Job Offers

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