Associate Clinician

Turnbridge Academy Overview; Woodbury (CT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid time off

401K

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Turnbridge Academy Overview is seeking an Associate Clinician (Clinical Resident Liaison) to serve as the primary liaison between clients, families, and the clinical treatment team at our residential program in Connecticut. This role supports engagement, coordinates care, and promotes a positive treatment experience for adolescents aged 14 to 17.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Social Work or related field, LMSW/LPC-A/LMFT-A or license-eligible, and prior exposure to residential or

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• LMSW, LPC Associate (LPC-A), LMFT Associate (LMFT-A), or license-eligible preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents or young adults in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or residential settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, families, and the clinical treatment team.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and families to support engagement in treatment.
• Coordinate communication regarding treatment updates, scheduling, family meetings, and transitions in care.
• Collaborate with clinicians, medical providers, nursing, residential staff, and case management to ensure continuity of care.
• Address client and family concerns by coordinating with appropriate departments and ensuring timely follow-up.
• Support clients throughout admission, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and communicate relevant information as appropriate.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with referrals, appointments, and coordination of services.
• Support crisis intervention efforts and communicate high-risk concerns to clinical leadership.
• Promote client satisfaction by identifying opportunities to improve communication and the treatment experience.

Skills

Communication

Care coordination

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

LMSW / LPC Associate license-eligible

Job description

The Clinical Resident Liaison serves as the primary point of contact for clients and their families throughout the treatment process. Working closely with the multidisciplinary treatment team, this role promotes effective communication, coordinates care, supports treatment engagement, and helps ensure a positive client and family experience.

What We Offer:

At Turnbridge, we believe we offer career growth, training opportunities and a fun work environment. Turnbridge is not just a job but a lifestyle. You can build lasting relationships with both co-workers and clients. If you are curious, open-minded and care about helping people, then Turnbridge is the place for you.

• Competitive Salary $65K
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Help adolescents recover from mental health and substance use challenges at a residential treatment center with 18 beds, 11 for boys and 7 beds for girls, all between the ages of 14 - to 17-year-old, located on a beautiful property in Woodbury, Connecticut. .

Turnbridge is hiring an Associate clinician (Clinical Resident Liaison) - (LMSW, LMFTA or LPC-A) for this program, where your skills and care transform young people’s lives. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone that has just graduated with their Masters and that is looking to gain experience in a residential setting.

Primary job duties include:

• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, families, and the clinical treatment team.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and families to support engagement in treatment.
• Coordinate communication regarding treatment updates, scheduling, family meetings, and transitions in care.
• Collaborate with clinicians, medical providers, nursing, residential staff, and case management to ensure continuity of care.
• Address client and family concerns by coordinating with appropriate departments and ensuring timely follow-up.
• Support clients throughout admission, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and communicate relevant information as appropriate.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with referrals, appointments, and coordination of services.
• Support crisis intervention efforts and communicate high-risk concerns to clinical leadership.
• Promote client satisfaction by identifying opportunities to improve communication and the treatment experience.
• Maintain compliance with agency policies, accreditation standards, and confidentiality requirements.
• Attend supervision, staff meetings, and required trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Please note: Working at least one weekend day every week is a mandatory requirement of this position.

Additionally, an on-call rotation exists among several clinical team members. More information will be shared in the interview process.

Job Description:

This position is well suited for an early-career behavioral health professional interested in care coordination, family engagement, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Experience in residential treatment, case management, or client advocacy is preferred.

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• LMSW, LPC Associate (LPC-A), LMFT Associate (LMFT-A), or license-eligible preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents or young adults in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or residential settings preferred.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary treatment model preferred.

A typical day could include:

• Checking in with clients throughout the week to support their treatment journey and provide insight on client needs to the rest of the care team
• Helping clients talk through stressors
• Calls to families to share about our work with the teen and provide parent coaching where appropriate
• Helping new clients feel more comfortable
• Engaging in client-to-client mediations to help peers build relationship
• Documenting client support and interventions for data collection

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education

Required

Masters or better in Social Work or related field.

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