SAMHSA Clinician II
About The Position
UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. We are currently seeking a SAMHSA Clinician II who will provide clinical assessment, treatment and client centered care consistent with quality standards of care including evidence-based practices that result in improved health outcomes for clients primarily focused on ages 0-6 regarding psychological, behavioral or emotional problems in this grant funded program. UCFS Hours of Operation: Open 8:00am - 7:00pm; Hours Vary By Day & Location. We are also open on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week.
Requirements
- Master's degree - M.A., M.F.T., M.S.W.
- 3 years of clinical experience
- 4 years’ experience working with children and caregivers
- Must hold a CT state LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
- Access to transportation for travel to other UCFS sites in Griswold, Norwich, New London, and Plainfield, CT as needed
- Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Self-awareness and critical thinking skills.
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of experience working with a trauma-based population highly preferred
- Proficiency in EHR – EPIC highly preferred.
- Eligible to obtain ARC Certified or training completed
Responsibilities
- Assess, evaluate and diagnose mental, emotional, developmental and behavioral difficulties in children and families based on clinical standard of practice in outpatient-based setting.
- Manage and monitor individual productivity through weekly monitoring of short-term and long-term goals.
- Assess level of risk and need, respond to crises, and implement an appropriate level of care.
- Formulate treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on assessments.
- Provide clinical/consultative treatment services that are strength based and client centered to children and families.
- Participate in weekly individual and group supervisions as well as any other departmental meetings.
- Coordinate services with other relevant providers involved in a given case (e.g., school personnel, Department of Children and Families, courts, etc.).
- Support caregiver understanding of child development, attachment, and parenting skills.
- Provide on-call support on site during hours of operation for connected and non-connected clients. Includes, but is not exclusive to arranging for referrals to other levels of care or emergency response, reporting suspected child abuse/neglect to DCF, adhering to legal and ethical guidelines for standards of care.
Benefits
- Yearly Performance Merit Increases
- Gain Share Program
- Local & Online Discounts
- 401(k) Plan + 6% Employer Contributions
- Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Decompression Spaces
- Generous Paid Time Off Starting at 3 Weeks Vacation, 4 Floating Holidays, 10 Sick Days, 8 Federal Holidays
- Employee-Led Committees
- NHSC Loan Repayment Opportunities
- PSLF Eligibility
- Career Path Ladders
- Employer Paid Learning & Development Programs
- Appreciation, Education, and Team-Building Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
