Behavioral Healh Clinician I

United Community & Family Services, Inc.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contributions

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

United Community & Family Services, Inc. (UCFS) seeks a Clinician I to deliver clinical assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning for individuals, children, families, couples, and groups with behavioral and emotional needs.

Responsibilities include on-call support during operating hours and collaboration with supervisors and psychiatrists as needed. The position emphasizes evidence-based practices, documentation accuracy, and coordination with external providers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (MA/MS/MFT/MSW).
• Clinical experience with children and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and treatment plans.
• Monitor progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with agency and payer requirements.
• Assess risk and determine level of care for diverse clients.
• Coordinate with other providers and services.

Skills

Child-friendly

MS Office

EHR - EPIC

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree (MA, MS, MFT, MSW)

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Description

UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare!

We are currently seeking a Clinician I to provide clinical services for individuals, children and families, couples, or groups of all ages regarding behavioral, substance abuse, psychiatric or emotional issues through the development and implementation of clinical assessments, treatment plans and discharge plans. Billable services for a Clinician I require approval and sign-off from a Licensed Supervisor.

UCFS Hours of Operation: Open 8:00am - 7:00pm; Hours Vary By Day & Location

Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week; Flexible with Later Hour Availability

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical assessment and treatment client centered care consistent with quality standards of care including evidence-based practices that result in improved health outcomes for clients.
• Manage and monitor individual productivity through weekly monitoring of short-term and long-term goals.
• Maintain documentation standards (inclusive of proficiency with electronic documentation) for all records required by agency licensees and payer sources such as DCF, DMHAS, CT-BHP, and Medicaid within a timely fashion.
• Assess level of risk and appropriate level of care with routine and emergency clients of all ages who may present in crisis with complex and long-term mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
• Provide on- call support on site during hours of operation for connected and non-connected clients. Includes, but is not exclusive to: arranging for referrals to other levels of care or emergency response, reporting suspected child abuse/neglect to DCF, adhering to legal and ethical guidelines for standards of care.
• Coordinate services with relevant providers involved in a given case within and outside of UCFS (e.g. school personnel, Department of Children and Families, courts, etc.) and support continued collaboration with other providers.
• Participate in clinical supervision, and maintain open lines of communication with supervisor and support staff, and coordinate treatment with psychiatrists as needed
• Participate in professional activities, including but not limited to trainings, obtaining full licensure, and the support in training new staff.

Why UCFS?

Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's degree (MA,MS,MFT, MSW)
• Clinical experience working with children and families preferred

Minimum Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CT State Licensure eligible for LMSW, LMFTA, or LPC-A upon hire

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Comfortability working with children
• Ability to effectively use MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Outlook, Teams
• Proficiency in EHR – EPIC preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Robust interpersonal expertise

UCFS Healthcare Offers a Competitive Benefits & Perks Package to Our Hardworking Team Which Can Include:

• Financial - Yearly Performance Merit Increases; Gain Share Program; Local & Online Discounts
• Income Security - 401(k) Plan + 6% Employer Contributions; Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Health & Wellness - Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Wellness Programs; Decompression Spaces
• Time Off - Generous Paid Time Off Starting at 3 Weeks' Vacation, 4 Floating Holidays, 10 Sick Days, 8 Federal Holidays
• Growth - Employee-Led Committees; NHSC Loan Repayment Opportunities; PSLF Eligibility; Career Path Ladders; Employer Paid Learning & Development Programs
• Fun - Appreciation, Education, and Team-Building Events

UCFSis strongly committed to a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting an enriching work culture, UCFS will continue to better serve our communities and provide quality patient, client, and resident care and services.UCFSis an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, and genetic information or disability, as defined and required by applicable state and federal laws. Additionally, UCFS prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because they have engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.