Float Clinician III - $10k bonus!

About the position

This position reports directly to the Manager of Behavioral Health Crisis and takes direction from the Clinical Nurse Manager of the department where they are floated. Provides direct and indirect clinical services to children and/or adolescents and/or adults in need of behavioral health care. Responsible for treatment of the client and provision of age-appropriate care. Core skills may include crisis assessment, intake assessment, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, treatment planning, case management, team/community collaboration, patient/family education, and triage/discharge planning. Will provide flexible coverage as assigned to all services within Behavioral Health. Creates a caring and compassionate environment through ECHN's Core Values of Teamwork, Communication, Respect and Caring.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skill in gathering and assessing comprehensive information regarding bio-psychosocial influences and etiology of addiction and co-morbid psychiatric disorders including client's physical status and compulsion/preoccupation to use.
• Develops, implements and modifies treatment plans, interventions, and disposition/discharge plans as needed, addressing both age-specific and substance abuse-specific issues.
• Makes timely and appropriate referrals to least restrictive setting, demonstrating knowledge of levels of care and appropriate community and treatment resources.
• Completes all requested forms, documentation and other reporting requirements in a timely manner and in accordance with Department of Children and Family (DCF), managed care, probate court, JCAHO and other standards.
• Actively participates in and contributes to team meetings in order to enhance patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge base of, and appreciation for, growth and development and current issues specific to age group being served.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the fluctuating staffing needs of the department.
• Demonstrates value of patient and family education, utilizing appropriate psycho-educational material.
• Establishes rapport with patient and family, consistently demonstrating perceptiveness and empathy in clinical interactions.
• Facilitates skill development by careful planning of therapeutic groups, individual and family interventions.
• Effectively uses psychological and physical management techniques to manage violent or potentially violent situations.
• Participates in Early Response codes and Dr. Strong codes, attendance at PMT refresher trainings.
• Demonstrates an understanding of learning disorders, as evidenced by flexibility of teaching methods and interactions with patients.
• Demonstrates ability to identify obstacles and barriers that interfere with treatment compliance and resolve issues.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Masters degree in the Behavioral Health field is required.
• A State of CT. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or equivalent required.
• Prior experience working in the Behavioral Health field, preferably to specific prospective service setting.
• Level of care age-specific competencies is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification is preferred, but not required.
• Working knowledge of psychiatric disorders, familiarity with abuse and neglect reporting mandates, knowledge of community-based resources and comprehension of the pre-authorization and billing processes.

Benefits

• Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year!
• Sick Time on an accrual basis
• 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options
• Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment!
• Free Parking at all work sites: MMH- Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGH- Parking lot
• Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers)
• Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more.