School Based Health Center Behavioral Health Clinician

Fair Haven Community Health Care•New Haven, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fair Haven Community Health Care (FHCHC) is a long-standing community health center with a mission to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities it serves through equitable, high-quality, and culturally responsive patient-centered care. With over 54 years of experience, FHCHC operates across 21 locations, providing a wide range of primary and specialty care services. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare to all individuals, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay, and is expanding its reach to underserved areas.

Requirements

At least a Master’s degree (M.A., M.F.T., M.S.W.) in a clinical behavioral health field (e.g. social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy)
A minimum of one year of experience in health care setting, ideally in an outpatient setting is required.
Must be licensed or license-eligible in the State of Connecticut (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD, or PhD)
Oral fluency in Spanish required.
Ability to use computer and telephone

Nice To Haves

Experience using an electronic health record is desirable.
Training, knowledge and ability to independently carry out all the above duties
Experience providing clinical services for children is preferable
Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures to work in an integrated clinic is preferable
Experience providing individual and group therapy for children is preferable

Responsibilities

Provide mental and behavioral health treatment, individual and group format, to children in a school-based health center
Evaluate and diagnose mental, emotional, developmental and behavioral difficulties in children based on clinical standards of practice
Formulate treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on evaluations
Provide clinical and consultative treatment services that are strength based and client centered
Respond to mental health crises, assessing need, formulating disposition, and implementing plan
Work well with a team and regularly communicate with other behavioral health and primary care clinicians, and coordinate with other clinical providers, social service providers, teachers and the school administration in assisting with and following up on client referrals and with patient care
Complete all required documentation for intakes, progress notes, treatment plans and reviews, authorizations, billing, and licensure in a timely manner
Participate in professional activities such as: IEP meetings, continuing education activities, clinical conferences, meeting with representatives of school and community groups
Ensure patient confidentiality at all times
Perform other duties as required by the Health Center to achieve the goal of providing high quality health care
Fulfill other requirements set for in the contract with the Department of Education for school-based health center behavioral health clinicians, such as attending certain student and parent care-planning meetings