Clinician III, Child and Adolescent Ambulatory Behavioral Health

ECHN; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community hospital in Connecticut is seeking a Clinician III for Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health. The role involves providing mental health care to youth, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with families and community resources. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth and generous benefits, including a $10,000 bonus.

Benefits

Generous Vacation

Sick Time

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Discounts at local retailers

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires licensure in Connecticut as LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LADC.
• Minimum of one year experience in family therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect clinical services to children and adolescents.
• Develops treatment plans and makes appropriate referrals.
• Coordinates with community providers and participates in clinical supervision.

Skills

Crisis Assessment

Individual Therapy

Group Therapy

Family Therapy

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Clinician III, Child and Adolescent Ambulatory Behavioral Health

$10,000 BONUS! We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care. What we offer: Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year! Sick Time on an accrual basis. 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options. Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment! Free Parking at all work sites: MMH- Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGH- Parking lot. Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers). Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position reports directly to the Clinical Coordinator and/or Director of the Child and Adolescent Ambulatory Services. Provides direct and indirect clinical services to children and/or adolescents in need of mental health care and is responsible for the provision of age-appropriate care. Core skills include crisis assessment, intake assessment, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, treatment planning, case management, team/community collaboration, patient/family education, and triage/discharge planning. Interfaces with managed care for treatment authorization. May provide flexible coverage to another service within Behavioral Health as needed. Contributes to creating a caring and compassionate environment aligned with ECHN's Core Values of Teamwork, Communication, Respect, and Caring.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

Requires a Master’s Degree and licensure in Connecticut as an LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LADC. CPR certification is a plus.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one year experience in family therapy with the target age group, preferably in Behavioral Health. Familiarity with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), abuse and neglect reporting, community resources, and billing processes is preferred.

COMPETENCIES

Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Outlook, strong clinical and communication skills, team orientation, flexibility, and ability to multitask. Valid driver’s license with public passenger endorsement required for some incumbents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes gathering comprehensive biopsychosocial information, developing treatment plans, making appropriate referrals, documentation, treatment authorization, age-specific care, family education, rapport building, DBT facilitation, management of violent situations, coordination with community providers, scheduling, obstacle resolution, and participation in clinical supervision.