School-Based Clinician

Wheeler•Bristol, CT

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Bristol School-Based Integrated Health Care Clinician provides clinical and case management services for children in a school-based setting. The School-Based Integrated Health Care Clinician will foster positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and external key stakeholders. The School-Based Integrated Health Care Clinician will work in collaboration with teachers, administrators, and parents to provide high-quality mental health services to students in our school district. The School-Based Integrated Health Care Clinician provides leadership, motivation and support to staff, manages the referrals, admission and discharge processes for clients, and ensures the integrity of the program model. Please note: This is a 10-month position.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Counseling, or Doctoral degree in Psychology.
Must hold one of the following credentials: LMSW, LCSW, LMFTA, LMFT, LPCA, LPC or licensed or license-eligible Psychologist in the State of Connecticut. Please note that you can apply prior to receiving the above credentials.

Responsibilities

Providing behavioral health consultation to the primary care provider
Assisting client in meeting medical treatment compliance
Referring client to other Wheeler services and/or other community services as needed
Conducts program specific screening and evaluation, and formulates diagnosis in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM)
Develops and documents, clear clinical formulations and treatment plans that are individualized and measurable, developed in collaboration with the client/family and others as relevant, using behavioral health screening as directed, and are inclusive of behavioral health, primary care, and dental goals as indicated.
Demonstrates knowledge of psychopathology and primary modalities of psychotherapy, including individual, group and family.
Correctly triages clinical emergencies, including suicide and danger to others.
Uses best practices and evidenced based practice models for psychotherapy where appropriate.
Makes effective use of topic oriented, focused, time-limited group therapy.
Provides or refers to group when required.
Demonstrates knowledge of the use of psychotropic medications.
Completes clinical documentation in timely manner.
Maintains and facilitates a minimum of 1 group during the school year, and utilizes evidence based practices (EBPs) to engage clients in model specific treatment targeted to address trauma.
Demonstrates knowledge of internal and external levels of care, referral processes and resources.
Makes clinically appropriate referrals for identified service needs in a timely manner.
Communicates in a positive, timely, effective manner with client, family, and all internal and external providers a minimum of once monthly.
Attends any required meetings and multidisciplinary treatment team planning meeting, providing a maximum of 1 hour per week of consultation to their designated school.
Meets direct service productivity goals as defined by program.
Demonstrates knowledge of program/department/agency goals and target outcomes and adheres to practice standards and to data collection and reporting protocols.
Documents all client related information in compliance with agency policy.
Attends and is prepared for scheduled supervision.
Seeks additional supervision or consultation as needed and follows through with supervisory directives.
Provides clinical leadership by implementing, promoting, and sustaining evidenced based and best practice models of prevention, intervention, and treatment.
Provides guidance and crisis support to staff.
Works with manager or designee to develop, monitor, and analyze clinical and program performance and outcomes and develops and monitors quality improvement program goals.
Interfaces and collaborates with and other community providers to provide positive system development for clients and families, to promote Wheeler’s reputation as a quality service provider.
Reports child abuse/neglect as mandated, adheres to confidentiality guidelines and ensures that the program meets all necessary licensing, regulatory, and accreditation standards, as related to the program, staff, records, facility, and care of youth.
Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo
Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health
Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance
403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company
Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program
Access training and development opportunities, including supervision towards licensure
Qualify for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment programs
Receive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedication
Get reimbursed for licensure/certification expenses