Clinician (LMSW, LPCA, LMFTA) - Child/Adolescent PHP (per diem)

Hartford HealthCare; Mansfield Center (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Competitive benefits program

Work/life balance

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician in Mansfield Center, CT, who will coordinate and provide evidence-based clinical services for children and adolescents facing mental health challenges. This role involves direct patient care, assessments, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance care delivery.

Ideal candidates should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and possess the necessary licensure in Connecticut, along with experience in healthcare, particularly in mental health settings. A focus on communication skills and understanding of health disparities is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field is necessary.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting is required.
• Licensure in Connecticut for social work or counseling is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Provide direct patient care and case management.
• Maintain patient-centered documentation as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Crisis intervention/safety planning

Case management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy or related Human Service field

Current Connecticut LMSW, LPC‑A, or LMFT‑A

Job description

Location Detail

Natchaug Hospital Mansfield Ct (10155)

Shift Detail

per diem position as needed during the hours of 9am-5:30pm, Monday - Friday.

Work where every moment matters.

Program Summary

Natchaug's Joshua Center Programs treat children as young as six and as old as 17 who are struggling with psychiatric or substance abuse issues, but do not require inpatient care. Services include: Comprehensive assessment, which may include: Comprehensive aftercare planning, family, group, and individual therapy, occupational and creative rehabilitation therapy. Natchaug Hospital provides transportation from school to the Joshua Center Program, and then to the student’s home.

Job Summary

Behavioral Health Clinician works in coordination with interdisciplinary teams to organize, prepare, and deliver evidence-based clinical services in the Child/Adolescent PHP/IOP. Clinical services include individual, group and family therapy.

Key Responsibilities Of Behavioral Health Clinician

• Conducts a comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment and establishes a care plan, as appropriate.
• Provides direct patient care that may include case management, care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration for care transition needs, crisis intervention/safety planning, counseling, and emotional support to patients and families coping with illness, trauma, referral and discharge planning.
• Refers patient to appropriate levels of care and available resources that promote the individualized care plan.
• Maintains timely patient-centered documentation that reflect the patient and client systems’ pertinent information for assessment, interventions and outcomes in accordance with regulatory licensing requirements and third-party agencies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy or related Human Service field.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting required, preferably working with a mental health and/or chemical dependency population.
• Current Connecticut LMSW, LPC‑A, or LMFT‑A; (LCSW, LPC or LMFT preferred).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish relationships within and outside their entity.
• Is cognizant of health‑related social needs and cultural competence. Recognizes and addresses health disparities‑inequalities and injustices directed toward clients, related to access to care and provision of health services.

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Benefits

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. A competitive benefits program is designed to ensure work/life balance.

Every moment matters. And this is your moment.