School Based Therapist LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LMFT

Community Health and Wellness of Greater Torrington•Torrington, CT

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides a range of psychological assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and/or case management services for individuals, children, couples, groups, and/or families, as appropriate to position. Will participate in case consultation and present cases at clinical meetings.

Requirements

Must have previous experience as an Behavioral Health Clinician in a professional clinical setting, maintaining an EHR, while providing therapeutic services.
Must speak, write and read English proficiently.
LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LMFT certification required and is CPR certified.

Nice To Haves

Group and family treatment preferred but not required.
Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Advanced Clinical diagnostic assessment/documentation skills Including but not limited to psychosocial assessments, progress notes, telephone consultation, brief assessments, patient education
Ability to assess suicide and homicide risk potential
Planning for improving health services by interpreting social factors pertinent to development of the program
The ability to work within a Multidisciplinary Team Model
Individual, Group and Family therapy skills
Strong ability to problem solve
Community Collaboration skills
Skills to assess needs and programs accordingly
To practice in the scope of their training, qualifications and experience
Adherence to their professional code of ethics
Strong knowledge of and connection to community resources
Additional duties as requested
An understanding of the workings of school systems
Prevention and intervention skills and strategies appropriate for school settings
The ability to independently (with support) develop a caseload while working within the school system
Professional positive attitude, understanding of customer service principals, trustworthiness and excellent interpersonal skills.
Supports an ethical standard, which complies with a code of conduct free of conflicts of interest.
Supports the Mission and Values of Community Health & Wellness Center.
Supports, cooperates with, and/or implements specific procedures and programs for: Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.
Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; Plans and completes job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.
Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
Follows up as appropriate with supervisor and co-workers regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
Promotes positive public relations with co-workers, patients, family members and guests.