Bi-lingual (French/Creole) BH Clinician

LifeBridge Community Services; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly incentive

Loan repayment program (NHSC/PSLF)

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Complimentary clinical supervision

Staff wellness and support

Job summary

LifeBridge Community Services is seeking a Bi-lingual (French/Creole) Behavioral Health Clinician (LMSW, LPCa, LMFTa) in Bridgeport, CT. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care and culturally sensitive practice within a nonprofit behavioral health setting.

Clinicians provide assessments, treatment planning, and group/individual sessions, with strong emphasis on collaboration, documentation, and client access support.

Qualifications

• Connecticut license in LMSW, LPCa, or LMFTa.
• Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Office 365.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Creole/French speaking (A+).

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments and establish treatment goals.
• Develop and implement treatment plans collaboratively with client.
• Plan and facilitate individual, family, and group sessions.
• Align with a client-centered, "unconditional positive regard" approach.
• Evaluate and document client progress and therapy outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all facets of treatment in the EHR.
• Coordinate client care with the treatment team to ensure effective delivery.
• Deliver services that help clients access community supports when needed.
• Participate in professional development and supervision.
• Meet agency patient access goals and metrics.
• Represent LifeBridge professionally with stakeholders.

Job description

Bi-lingual (French/Creole)-Behavioral Health Clinician (LMSW, LPCa, LMFTa)

Monthly financial incentive based on performance!

You may also be qualified for federal programs that eliminate student debt. We are an approved National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment program site and part of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program!

About Us

We believe our team members, clients, and community matter.

Celebrating over 170 years of service, LifeBridge is a leading non-profit behavioral health organization supporting adults, children, and adolescents through mental health and substance use recovery. Our clients benefit from a team of dedicated licensed clinicians who are diverse, empathetic, warm, experienced, and effective. As a proud member of the Urban Trauma Provider Network and National Child Traumatic Stress Network, our clinicians receive specialized training in evidence-based practices to address urban, racial, and other forms of trauma, known to aid the healing process.

As a trauma-informed agency, we acknowledge the physical and mental toll that comes from adverse experiences – but we do not let those experiences be the only defining characteristics for the community or the families we serve. We ensure that all our programs and services are offered through the lens of sensitivity to those lived experiences, and policies, procedures, and spaces are developed with the goal of helping staff and patients feel physically and psychologically safe.

You'd make a great LifeBridge Clinician if...

You seek to understand and relate respectfully with the various cultures and backgrounds of the people we serve.

You believe all people can overcome what may seem like insurmountable challenges.

You believe compassion goes a long way in helping individuals manage a crisis, seek help, and achieve wellness.

You honor clients' trust by providing the best care possible.

As a LifeBridge Clinician, we'll trust you to...

• Conduct client assessments and establish treatment goals.
• Develop and implement treatment plans collaboratively with client.
• Plan and facilitate individual, family, and group sessions.
• Align with a client-centered, "unconditional positive regard" treatment approach.
• Evaluate and document client's progress and the effectiveness of therapy interventions.
• Maintain accurate, clear, and complete documentation of all facets of a client's treatment in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Coordinate client care with other members of the treatment team to ensure effective and efficient care delivery and the achievement of desired client outcomes.
• Deliver coordinated services that include assisting the client in accessing community support if needed.
• Participate in professional development training and individual and group supervision.
• Successfully meet agency patient access goals and metrics.
• Possess strong oral and written communications skills, and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization and with all stakeholders.
• Possess exceptional time-management skills.
• Represent LifeBridge in a professional and positive way.

Basic qualifications that matter most for this role

• You possess a current Connecticut state license in one of the following disciplines (LMSW, LPCa,,LMFTa)
• You can confidently navigate an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• You possess adequate computer skills (Office 365).
• You possess a valid driver's license.
• Creole/French Speackng A+

Benefits, perks, and support

• Agency provides FREE continuing education (CEUs) in evidence-based interventions and professional development.
• Monthly performance-based financial incentive
• Benefits package - comprising of medical dental, vision, STD, LTD, FSA, 403B, paid time off.
• Belonging to a community where teammates are recognized and celebrated.
• Working for an agency committed to staff wellness.
• Complimentary clinical supervision (valued at $6,000 annually).
• Support through ad hoc, weekly one-on-ones and monthly group supervision