Clinician

BHcare Inc.•North Branford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BHcare is seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinician to join our Adult Outpatient Clinic. In this role, you’ll provide evidence‑based clinical services to adults with mental health and co‑occurring substance use needs while collaborating closely with psychiatrists and a multidisciplinary treatment team. This position is ideal for clinicians who value integrated care, strong clinical collaboration, and making a measurable impact on adult recovery outcomes. The schedule does require to work Tuesday-Thursday until 8pm, with flexibility on the starting hours.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related mental health field
Connecticut professional licensure required
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and ability to navigate electronic health record (EHR) systems

Nice To Haves

LCSW strongly preferred
Will consider license‑eligible LMSW or other licensed clinicians (e.g., LPC)
Clinical experience in an adult psychiatric and/or substance use treatment setting
Experience working in outpatient or intensive outpatient programs
Strong assessment, treatment planning, and psychotherapy skills
Ability to manage a caseload and meet productivity expectations
Effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to ethical, client‑centered, and recovery‑oriented care

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary clinician for an adult outpatient caseload
Conduct intake assessments and psychosocial evaluations
Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized recovery plans
Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy tailored to client needs
Demonstrate integrated dual disorders treatment (IDDT) competencies
Collaborate with psychiatrists, hospital staff, and treatment team members on diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning
Serve as a liaison among clients, families, internal programs, and community resources
Advocate for clients and assist with referrals and benefits coordination
Provide emergency assessments and crisis intervention as needed
Communicate effectively with emergency rooms and inpatient providers
Support smooth transitions between levels of care
Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation (progress notes, treatment plans, authorizations, discharge summaries)
Meet productivity expectations, maintaining 60% direct client service
Obtain and manage insurance authorizations and re‑authorizations
Maintain clinical records in compliance with payer, licensure, and organizational standards