Lead Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) - The Ridge Recovery Center
About The Position
Rushford Center, part of Hartford HealthCare, is a leading provider of addiction and mental health services in Connecticut, recognized nationally for its prevention, treatment, and recovery programs. They offer a wide range of services including Acute Care and Evaluation, Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs, and Community Support Programs. The Lead Clinician works with interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based clinical services, maintains ethical standards, and assumes leadership responsibilities as assigned. This role may involve clinical oversight of daily operations in the absence of a manager. The position emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration, and efficient resource utilization within a supportive and growth-oriented healthcare network.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
- One year of experience as a licensed clinician.
- Active Connecticut LCSW, LPC, LMFT license.
- Valid CT driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in leading clinical care teams is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conducts a comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment and establishes a care plan.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to assess appropriate level of care and risk factors.
- Develops and implements care transition/discharge plans and coordinates consults/referrals.
- Utilizes specific therapeutic methods/strategies/interventions in accordance with individualized care plan.
- Monitors progress of interventions and revises plan to meet patient/family needs.
- Provides education to patient/family regarding goals, disease prevention, health maintenance, and treatment adherence.
- Provides direct patient care including case management, care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, crisis intervention/safety planning, counseling, and emotional support.
- Refers patients to appropriate levels of care and available resources.
- Maintains timely, patient-centered documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Provides clinical social work interventions to all patient populations.
- Assists in the coordination of programming, including staff scheduling, clinical activities, program development, utilization review, caseload assignment, and meetings.
- Assumes other leadership responsibilities and initiatives as directed by the manager, such as assisting in hiring, supporting initiatives, clinician productivity, leading team meetings, and conducting staff education.
- Participates in administrative and development activities including team meetings, clinical supervision of staff, and staff education.
- Provides social work field supervision to second-year social work students.
- Supports the development and efficient execution of hospital and/or unit-based programming.
- Works as a team member to contribute to improved patient experience.
- Ensures the cost-effective utilization of resources.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
- Seven paid holidays
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Employee discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
