PT Clinician

Town of Branford.•Branford, CT

6d•$30 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide direct clinical psychotherapy to youth, children, adults, and families. The clinician is responsible for the overall management of their assigned caseload which includes the timely completion of all required documentation to meet the standards set forth by Branford Counseling & Community Services (BCCS) policy, Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) regulations, Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) and insurance payers. The clinician is also responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control.

Requirements

Master’s degree in mental health, or social work, or related degree from an accredited college or program
2-3 years of experience in clinical social work
Must have and maintain a valid CT Driver’s License
Maintain a professional license according to Connecticut Department of Public Health regulations as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of modern professional and social work methods such as intake processes, counseling, casework, treatment plans, assessments, diagnosis, etc.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of modern psychiatric counseling and group methods
Knowledge of treating populations across the diagnostic spectrum including severe psychiatric disorders and mental illness
Knowledge of ethics of professional social work
Knowledge of family and interpersonal relationship dynamics
Knowledge of State Statutes and eligibility requirements for health benefit programs as well as legal issues relating to counseling services and reporting issues
Knowledge of psychiatric hospitalizations and psychiatric medications
Knowledge of available town, state, federal and private resources
Knowledge of appropriate electronic health care systems
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
Ability to deal with distressed youths, children, families, adults, senior adults mental health clients
Ability to recognize and identify problems, crisis and treatment plans
Ability to prioritize problems and clients to determine which issues need to be addressed first
Ability to diagnose psychiatric diseases
Ability to deal with emergencies
Ability to maintain working relationships with all clients, state, federal and regional agencies, etc.
Ability to provide clinical services, crisis intervention services and to supervise interns
Understand regulations of programs and assist with appropriate applications
Ability to multitask
Ability to maintain confidential records
Ability to prepare reports in oral and written form
Ability to use computer systems and data bases
Ability to independently apply current psychiatric treatment modalities to address client needs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Aptitude for working with families, adults, senior adults, disabled, and youth and maintaining effective working relationships with various groups
Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Aptitude for working with paperwork and details
Skill in using the mentioned equipment

Responsibilities

Provide clinical psychotherapy including crisis intervention services to children, youth, adults, and families; provide case management or referral information as needed and develops proficiency with the agency electronic health record program.
Complete a diagnostic evaluation for each client utilizing the DSM-V and ICD-10 criteria (mental, emotional, behavioral, development and addictive disorders); develop and update treatment plans for each client; completes progress notes after each session, monitor and report effects of medication; assess risk of self injury to client or risk of injury of others; complete discharge summaries in a timely manner.
Review cases with other clinicians and supervisors; involvement in multidisciplinary team environment and case management/conferences.
Prepare documentation for insurance reimbursement in a timely manner.
May oversee/run group counseling sessions.
Mandatory reporting of abuse against children, elderly and adults with intellectual disabilities
Maintain HIPAA policy and guidelines.
Assists with community programs as needed.
Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates
Continue professional development
May plan special programs such as annual meetings or educational programs
Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort to serve the public