Behavioral Health Clinician

CJR; Deep River (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Medical Insurance

Medical, Dental and Vision after 30d

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Job summary

CJR is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to provide crisis-oriented, individual and family therapy while youth await placement with a community provider. The clinician collaborates with internal and external teams to ensure coordinated care in New London or Meriden, CT.

Position is full-time (35 hours/week) with weekday schedules and a $60,000 annual salary. Licensed clinicians with 2+ years of experience and Juvenile Justice exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed clinician with at least 2 years of experience in the field.
• Experience in Juvenile Justice settings or youth services.
• Understanding of risk-needs-responsivity principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Commitment to client confidentiality and ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake, screening, and assessment to gather key information.
• Administer standardized screening tools and collect data as defined.
• Document client information in line with agency policy.
• Collaborate with youth, family, and staff to understand risks and needs.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and providers.
• Focus on client needs and deliver service within program parameters.
• Respect cultural diversity and work professionally with all individuals.
• Foster teamwork and participate in goal setting and problem solving.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.

Skills

Licensure: LCSW/LPC/LMFT

Juvenile Justice Experience

Risk-Needs-Responsivity

Communication Proficiency

Collaboration Skills

Professional Written & Verbal Comm.

Job description

Behavioral Health Clinician - Job# 448

New London and Meriden CT

Monday - Friday 35 hours per week

$60,000 per year

About the Job:

The Clinician provides limited, crisis management-oriented, individual and/or family therapy, as needed while the youth and family are awaiting an appointment with a qualified provider in their community to stabilize the family during emergencies or urgent circumstances. This individual will maintain a positive and optimistic attitude and will work collaboratively with internal and external providers to maintain effective and well-coordinated care.

• Conducts intake, screening, and assessment to obtain basic but key information about the youth and family being served
• Administers standardized screening tools and collects data as defined by program
• Documents client related information in compliance with agency policy
• Works collaboratively with youth, family and staff to gain an understanding of behaviors and identifying risk relevant factors that need to be addressed
• Communicates in a positive, effective manner with clients, family, and all internal and external providers
• Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within program parameters
• Ability to communicate, cooperate and serve people from all cultural identities with respect, professionalism, integrity and fairness in a manner that recognizes the individuality of each person
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance program effectiveness.
• Regular and consistent attendance

Schedule & Rate of Pay:

• 35 hours per week
  • Monday 9am-5pm
  • Tuesday 10am-6pm
  • Wednesday 10am-6pm
  • Thursday 9am-5pm
  • Friday 9am-5pm
• You'd either work in ourNew London or Meriden CT office each day
• 1 hour lunch break each day
• $60,000 salary

Minimum Qualification & Requirements:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Practicing Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Juvenile Justice Experience
• Demonstrated understanding of risk-needs-responsivity principles, and risk reduction initiatives
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Communication Proficiency
• Collaboration Skills
• Professional written and verbal communication skills

Full-time Benefits:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
• Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
• Annual monetary incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
• Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
• 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance

About CJR:

A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs.At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!

CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.