CLINICIAN (LICENSED)

UHS • North Stonington, CT

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About The Position

Stonington Institute, a division of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is hiring a Licensed Clinician to provide clinical services to clients in its Detox unit. The clinician functions as the clinical expert in assessment, planning, and delivery of treatment, working in conjunction with members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.

The role encompasses the clinical aspects of client care, including risk assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, psycho-education, and family services. The clinician plans individualized treatment based on each client’s needs and bio-psycho-social history, and coordinates discharge planning in light of intake, assessment, and aftercare needs.

Stonington Institute provides substance abuse treatment for adults in Southeastern Connecticut and surrounding areas, including medical detox, residential addiction treatment, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient services. This is a full-time, 40-hour position.

Requirements

• Independent license required: LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LADC, or licensed psychologist.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of mental health counseling experience with a substance abuse population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy, as well as psycho-educational groups.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed, including risk assessments in accordance with facility policy.
• Coordinate and contribute to diagnostic reviews, case reviews, and treatment team meetings.
• Complete treatment documentation, including assessments, master treatment plans, treatment plan updates, progress notes, and discharge plans.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment programs based on each client’s needs and bio-psycho-social history.
• Determine appropriate discharge plans in coordination with intake, assessment, and aftercare needs.
• Maintain contact with, attend, and contribute to decision-making conferences involving outside agencies, courts, community resources, and alternative placements.
• Protect clients’ legal rights.
• Attend and contribute to in-service training sessions as requested.
• Communicate and provide feedback to team members for joint treatment planning, utilization review, and patient management.
• Complete documentation required by regulatory and accreditation agencies.
• Comply with professional and Institute ethical standards.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Maintain professional development and expertise through continuing education.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Tuition savings to continue nursing education with Chamberlain University.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed