IICAPS Clinician

Wheeler•Hartford, CT

About The Position

The IICAPS Clinician provides assessment, treatment, crisis intervention, and case management services for children ages 3 through 19. The clinician fosters positive working relationships with clients, families, providers, educators, and other key stakeholders. Services are delivered according to model standards using a strength-based, solution-focused model of care. The role supports the New Britain and Hartford, Connecticut communities and provides clinical services in community settings such as homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, and other locations defined by the program.

Requirements

Education in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or a doctorate in Psychology.
Must be licensed or license-eligible as an LPCA, LMFTA, LPC, LMFT, or Psychologist.
For applicants with an MSW, an LMSW permit or license, or LCSW, is required to begin employment.
Valid driver's license required.
Ability to safely operate a vehicle in the community based on program needs.
Knowledge of psychopathology, behavioral health concerns, and primary modalities of psychotherapeutic intervention.

Responsibilities

Conduct program-specific screening and evaluation and formulate diagnoses in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).
Develop and document clear clinical formulations, crisis plans, and individualized, measurable treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and others as relevant.
Triage clinical emergencies and implement program-specific safety and consultation protocols.
Use best practices and evidence-based practice models where appropriate, and adhere to applicable model and program expectations.
Provide clinical services in community settings outside the office, including homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, and other program-defined locations.
Transport clients to appointments or linkages when appropriate.
Make timely, clinically appropriate referrals for identified service needs, using knowledge of internal and external levels of care, referral processes, and resources.
Meet direct-service productivity goals as defined by the program.
Communicate effectively and positively with clients, families, and internal and external providers.
Attend required meetings, trainings, and quarterly meetings.
Follow program, department, and agency goals and target outcomes, practice standards, and data collection and reporting protocols.
Document client-related information in compliance with agency policy and contractor requirements.
Attend and prepare for scheduled team supervision and weekly IICAPS rounds, if applicable; seek additional supervision or consultation as needed and follow supervisory directives.
Continue developing knowledge of the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served, and use culturally informed methodological approaches, skills, and techniques.