Clinician III
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKER III
Bilingual Spanish- English Speaking
Institute for The Hispanic Family. Hartford.
Are you looking to have an impact on people’s lives through clinical therapy? If so, we are looking for you! Our Master's level clinicians are a part of a dedicated team using evidence-based, culturally competent interventions to influence change in people’s lives. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience in the mental health and/or substance use field, performing Individual therapy, Group therapy, family therapy and IOP services. The candidate should have some familiarity with the latest ASAM criteria standards and have full license in Connecticut.
Clinically, the individual is expected to provide services through a co-occurring treatment philosophy which integrates a strength based, client-centered, trauma informed, and recovery-oriented philosophy.
Come join our team!
POSITION SUMMARY
Clinician position within a CCBHC integrated care location located at the Institute for Hispanic Families in Hartford, CT. Clinicians work within a multi-disciplinary treatment team that involves physical health and mental health leadership. This position directly reports the IHF Clinical Director. Clinicians will be assigned as the primary clinician for a case load of adults and/or child clients and their caretakers. Clinicians may be assigned open access biopsychosocial evaluations, present cases to an integrated treatment team, develop individualized integrated treatment plans, provide therapeutic services of individual, group, and/or family services, refer cases for case management or community-based services, connect clients to medication assisted therapy (MAT), and coordinate discharge planning at time of goal achievement. The clinician is expected to embrace the co-occurring treatment philosophy which integrates a strength based, child/family centered, trauma informed, culturally competent, and recovery-oriented philosophy.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The lead clinician provides quality clinical services using CBT, DBT, MI, EMDR, Solution-Focused, or other interventions to treat an urban client population.
Successfully engage clients in services as demonstrated by client treatment completion rates, increased client functioning and client achievement of treatment plan goals and objectives.
Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations, diagnose, create clinical formulations, and create individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the client.
Demonstrate competence with behavior modification, family systems, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and appropriate therapeutic techniques for individual, family, group, and IOP treatment modalities.
Provide treatment services appropriate to the personal and cultural identity and language of the client.
Consistently evaluates and update client progress using standardized assessment measures.
Present, document, and relay case presentations to a multi-disciplinary treatment team that includes medical and psychiatric providers and agency leadership.
Adhere to professional ethical and behavioral standards of conduct to maintain professional standards and safeguard the client.
Provide advocacy services on behalf of client when appropriate.
Demonstrate respect and nonjudgmental attitudes toward clients in all contacts with clients, community professionals and agencies.
Document within the EMR system all client services within required timeframes according to agency policy and procedures.
Have the leadership ability and clinical knowledge to supervise interns, overseeing their work, provide guidance, and ensure their professional growth.
Support data extraction, understanding and managing data extraction processes for utilization review reports.
Attend staff meetings, client team meetings, supervision, and appropriate training sessions as scheduled.
Maintain clinical licensure if Clinician III.
Accept and carry out other related duties upon request.
QUALIFICATIONS
Clinician III-State of Connecticut Professional License issued by the Department of Public Health related to behavioral health (LCSW, LPC, and LMFT.), master’s degree in the human services field and four plus years post graduate work.
Candidate must meet certification and licensure standards established by the State of Connecticut and the Council on Accreditation.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Catholic Charities offers a positive team environment and access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:
For Good Health: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance
For a Secure Future: Life, AD&D and Long-term disability insurance
For Retirement: 403(b) Plan, with employer matching contributions for eligible employees
For Career Advancement: Training and development opportunities and for Licensed Clinicians, the ability to apply for the education Loan Forgiveness Program under The National Services Health Corp for identified sites
For Work Life Balance: 35 hour work week, generous paid time off; including holidays, vacation, and sick time
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free and confidential counseling
Catholic Charities Inc., Archdiocese of Hartford is in compliance with all applicable discrimination laws. All hiring, promoting, and transferring is done on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to membership in any protected class. EEO/ AA/ M-F/ VET/ DISABLED.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34.00 - $38.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- LCSW, LMFT, or LPC in the state of CT (Required)
Work Location: In person
