Wakeman Behavioral Health Therapist

Southwest Community Health Center Inc • Bridgeport, CT

7d • $63,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Provide behavioral health assessment and treatment for adults, children, adolescents, and their families, if appropriate. All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Requirements

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office; ability to document in an EHR.
• CPR/BLS Certified
• Graduate degree in Social Work, Counseling or Human Services.
• CT License required.
• Ability to utilize Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Nice To Haves

• LCSW, LPC, LMFT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform an integrated behavioral health assessment utilizing DSM 5 diagnoses and codes.
• Work with clients to develop an individualized treatment plan and treatment plan reviews in accordance with agency policy.
• Provide crisis intervention, as necessary.
• Maintain client records and other clinical and agency documentation per policy, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Meet agency expectations for service productivity.
• Refer clients for additional Behavioral Health Services such as psychiatric care and client navigation.
• Report information as required to referral sources in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Attend staff meetings, clinical meetings and clinical supervisory sessions as assigned; ensure that clinical supervisory staff is informed of critical issues pertaining to client care.
• Maintain communication with other staff members and interact effectively as part of treatment team, work collaboratively with medical personnel and psychiatric staff regarding client treatment.
• Make referrals as appropriate within and outside of the agency in accordance with HIPAA regulations (ie: medical, dental, specialty services, etc).
• Participate in obtaining insurance authorizations as required.
• Facilitate group sessions as assigned.
• Participates in agency meetings, trainings, and events as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Retirement plan (403B)
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability options
• Life Insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• 24 PTO Days
• 5 Sick Days
• 10 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level