Clinician (Full-Time)

Connecticut Renaissance; Waterbury (CT); In loco; USD 66.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Benefits with a gen.

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

EAP

Descrizione del lavoro

Connecticut Renaissance is seeking a qualified behavioral health professional to manage a client caseload, conduct assessments and provide individual and group therapy in a residential setting in Waterbury, CT.

The role requires licensure in CT (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) with a Master's in Behavioral Health, plus 3 years of experience in behavioral health and trauma-informed care. Responsibilities include documentation, insurance authorizations, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Competenze

• Master's degree with Licensure in Behavioral Health (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) in CT; LADC a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of working experience in behavioral health; residential setting preferred.
• Experience in trauma informed care preferred.
• Experience with substance abuse clients, co-occurring diagnosed clients and criminal justice population preferred.

Mansioni

• Maintain a client caseload, providing clinical assessments, individual and group therapy as assigned.
• Ensure minimum requested weekly clinical treatment hours.
• Secure initial insurance authorization and renewals; relay information to billing.
• Complete clinical documentation including assessments, progress notes, and treatment plans.
• Input all clinical documentation into the EHR accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to plan client care and assess needs.
• Communicate with referral sources on client progress; prepare reports as needed.
• Participate in internal and external meetings and supervisions.
• Monitor appropriateness of referrals and bed utilization.
• Provide urinalysis/breathalyzer testing when indicated.
• Assist with daily residential tasks and transport when needed.
• Attend all required trainings and contribute to agency outcomes.
• Maintain licensure, certification, and continuing education.
• May perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Conoscenze

Communication

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Independent work

Problem solving

Therapeutic modalities

Formazione

Master's degree in Behavioral Health

CT Licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

Associate Licensure eligible

Strumenti

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

HIPAA regulations

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

• Maintain a client caseload, providing clinical assessments, individualand group therapy as assigned.


• Ensure appropriateness and quality of care, and that clients receive minimumrequired weekly clinical treatment hours.


• Utilize motivational enhancement and engagement strategies appropriateto the individual's stage of readiness and desire to change.


• Secureinitial insurance authorization and all required concurrent authorizations andrenewals throughout care. Provide appropriate information to billing personnelas required.


• Complete all clinical documentation, including but not limited to residentialassessment, progress notes, group notes, treatment plans and reviews, dischargesand DDaPs according to policy.


• Input all clinical documentation in Connecticut Renaissance's EHRaccurately and timely.


• Collaboratewith the multidisciplinary team to direct and plan client care and assessneeds and performance within the program.


• Where required, communicate with referral sources on thestatus of each client's progress and performance within the program,including the preparation of reports and CDCS data entry (West).


• Participate in allrequired internal and external meetings andsupervisions.


• Assistin monitoring the appropriateness of referrals and maintaining high bedutilization.


• Provide urinalysis/breathalyzer testing when indicatedand within guidelines of monitoring.


• Assistwith daily residential tasks including but not limited to head-count, tours,medication monitoring, log book maintenance and transportation of clients whenneeded.


• Attend all required internal and external meetings andsupervisions.


• Complete allrequired internal and external trainings within required timeframes.


• Meet and contribute to agency outcomes and performancemeasures.


• Maintainprofessional licensure, certification, and continuing education.


• May perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilitiesand Other Characteristics:

Knowledge Of:

• The biological and psychosocialdimensions of substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders,including diagnosis, assessment and treatment.


• Fee for service and billing requirements for residential services.


• Electronic Health Record


• HIPAA regulationsand other regulatory laws


• General officesoftware, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability To:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.


• Manage priorities effectively to meet deadlines and demonstrate effectivemulti-tasking skills.


• Work independently and as part of a team.


• Analyze and solveproblems effectively and efficiently.


• Utilize therapeuticmodalities in both group and individual settings.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree with Licensure in Behavioral Health(LPC, LCSW, LMFT) in CT. Additional LADC a plus.


• Associate Licensure in Behavioral Health (LPC-A,LMSW, LMFT-A) eligible.


• Minimum of 3 years of working experience inbehavioral health field; experience in a residential setting preferred.


• Experience in trauma informed care preferred.


• Experience with substance abuse clients,co-occurring diagnosed clients and criminal justice population preferred.

Other:

• Must be dependable and reliable;detailed oriented; and able to interface easily with clients, staff, andreferral sources.


• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle


• Position requires climbing stairs andthe ability to lift 20 lbs or more


• Mayneed to travel to other CTR locations


• Must successfully complete the introductoryprobationary employment period.


• Must have a valid CT driver's license.

Thisjob description covers the most significant duties but does not exclude otherassignments or related duties.

Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions of the position.

Pay Range:

$66,000.00-$72,000.00. Compensation is based on our established pay scale. Starting pay within this range is determined by the position, with consideration given to applicable licensure, certifications, and relevant experience.

Featured Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts


• Life Insurance


• Voluntary Insurance Benefits


• 403(b) Retirement Benefits with a generous match


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Time Off


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EEO Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Connecticut Renaissance does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.