AOP Clinician

Wellmore Behavioral Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Wellmore Behavioral Health in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Clinician for the Adult Outpatient Department. The role focuses on direct and indirect services to behavioral health clients, with a typical 60% direct time and 40% indirect time, including documentation and coordination with the care team.

The clinician will facilitate Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient group therapy, perform assessments, contribute to treatment plans and discharge planning, and engage with community partners.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work, marriage and family therapy or related human services field with at least a one-year clinical internship.
• Experience in group therapy and with working with the adult population is preferred.
• CT licensure (LMSW/LMFTA/LPCA) with advanced licensure within two years; LADC is not required but welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and crisis intervention to clients seeking services from Wellmore. Complete all required documentation within contractual, funding, and licensing timelines.
• Work with clinical and management team to ensure clients presenting to Open Access are screened and linked to appropriate level of care and/or services.
• Collaborate with clients in development of treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, and discharge/continuing care plans within timelines.
• Facilitate Intensive Outpatient (ASAM Level 2.1) and Outpatient (ASAM Level 1) group therapy and psycho-educational sessions on substance use and co-occurring conditions.
• Provide short term, solution-focused individual therapy when indicated by the disposition team.
• Provide written documentation on client’s status to clients, referral sources, Department of Corrections, Court Support Services, and others.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work / related field

Job description

Job Details:

• Job Location: Waterbury, CT 06702, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $62,000.00 - $72,000.00 Salary/year, Job Shift: Day, POSITION TITLE: CLINICIAN

PROGRAM:

Adult Outpatient Department

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinicians are responsible for the direct and indirect services to behavioral health clients eligible for, seeking, or obtaining services from the agency. They are licensed by the State of Connecticut and credentialed by the agency to assess, diagnose, and treat clients upon approval of the Lead Clinician and/or Director of Outpatient Services. Clinicians are usually assigned a case load that consists of 60% direct service time and 40% indirect service time. Direct service includes assessment interviews, group therapy facilitation, crisis intervention, treatment planning and discharge planning. Indirect services may include supervision, rounds, case conferences, insurance authorizations and documentation associated with client care.

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and crisis intervention to clients seeking services from Wellmore. Complete all required documentation within the contractual, funding and licensing timelines.


• Work with clinical and management team to ensure all clients that present to Open Access/Walk in care are screened and linked to appropriate level of care and/or services.


• Collaborate with clients in the development of treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, and discharge/continuing care plans within the contractual, funding and licensing timelines.


• Facilitate Intensive Outpatient (ASAM Level 2.1), Outpatient (ASAM Level 1) group therapy and psycho-educational sessions, utilizing evidence-based and research driven curriculum and interventions on topics related to Substance Use and Co-Occurring Conditions.


• Provide short term, solution focused individual therapy when indicated by the disposition team.


• Provide written documentation on client’s status to clients, referral sources, Department of Corrections, Court Support Services, Department of Children & Families, Employers, etc.


• Supervise urine samples for testing, perform breathalyzer testing and collect oral swab tests.


• Provides coverage for co-workers during vacation and personal leave time to ensure client needs are met. May provide clinical coverage for clinical residential programing.


• Organize and present time sensitive clinical information to managed care companies for the purposes of treatment authorizations and continued stay reviews.


• Develop effective networking relationships with outside contractors, referral sources and community agencies. Engage in ongoing marketing of programs and represent the agency at community events and meetings as assigned by Management.


• Present clinical information for each client on caseload on a regular basis to the treatment team during Multidisciplinary rounds. Translate treatment team recommendations to client and assist with following through with referrals and recommendations as agreed upon by client.


• Participate in supervision, team meetings, rounds, agency committees and work groups as assigned by management. May be required to participate in trainings (both on site and off site) as determined by the Director of Adult Outpatient and/or Vice President of Adult Services.


• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Master’s Degree in, social work, marriage and family therapy or related human services field with at least a one-year clinical internship working with adult population is required. Experience in group therapy and with working with the adult population is preferred. Training preferred on the following topics: Treatment Criteria for Addictive, Substance-Related, and Co-Occurring Conditions (ASAM), Co-occurring disorders, including prevalence, signs/symptoms, assessment, treatment and the impact of one’s own attitudes/beliefs on the delivery of services and the use of naloxone in response to an opioid overdose.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) or Associate License required for Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFTA) and/or master’s in counseling (LPCA). Advanced license required within two years. LADC is not required but welcomed in addition to primary licensure.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $62000 - $72000.00 Starting pay is determined by relevant qualifications, education, licensure, experience, and established compensation guidelines.

Benefits eligibility varies by employment classification, scheduled hours, and applicable plan requirements. Eligible full-time positions include a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and other available benefits, subject to applicable plan terms and organizational policies.