Clinician Young Adult Services

Bridges Healthcare, Inc.; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union pay scale

Medical & Dental with HSA

403(b) employer contribution

Life insurance

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. in West Haven, CT seeks Clinicians in our Young Adult Services Department to provide mental health and addiction services aimed at helping clients reach their stated goals.

Position offers competitive union-scale pay and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental with substantial employer contributions, a generous 403(b) plan, employer-paid life insurance, and paid time off with holidays.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral health required.
• Associate license required
• Ability to work flexible schedule.
• Knowledge of psychiatric illness and substance abuse.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Experience in counseling/therapeutic methods and practices.
• Ability to prioritize and organize schedules/demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment to individuals, groups and families.
• Maintain client records.
• Serve as liaison with outside services and referral sources.
• Supervise, coach and provide guidance to Student Interns as assigned.
• Perform any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Documentation

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Prioritization

Substance abuse

Liaison skills

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health

Associate license

Job description

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. has two immediate openings for Clinicians in our Young Adult Services Department

Annual salary: $57,305 to $74,161, commensurate of experience

Benefits for the positions include:

• Competitive pay on a union scale commensurate with your position and experience
• Medical and Dental with significant employer contribution to the premiums and HSA (if chosen as your plan)
• 403(b) with a generous employer contribution
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation with 15 days to start, paid personal days, paid sick time, paid winter holiday break days, plus 11 paid holidays

PURPOSE and POSITION OVERVIEW

Provide mental health and addiction services to assist YAS clients in identifying and attaining their stated goals.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment to individuals, groups and families.
• Maintain client records.
• Serve as liaison with outside services and referral sources.
• Supervise, coach and provide guidance to Student Interns as assigned.
• Perform any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES

Master's degree in behavioral health required.

Associate license required

Ability to work flexible schedule.

Knowledge of psychiatric illness and substance abuse.

Good communication and documentation skills.

Computer literacy.

Experience in counseling/therapeutic methods and practices.

Ability to prioritize and organize schedules/demands.

Bridges Healthcare is a valued and trusted community partner.

A leading provider of a wide continuum of integrated behavioral health services.

An employer of choice and offers staff the opportunity to grow and learn with the organization.

Sustained by a diverse funding model that reflects broad-based community support and investment.

Well-known and well-regarded for the services and supports we provide.

A recognized expert and leader in delivering innovative solutions to behavioral health challenges.

A powerful advocate for our clients, services, and improved systems.

Loan repayment on some positions may be eligible as Bridges is a STAR and NHSC Approved Site by HRSA.

Only candidates whose qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted. No phone calls, walk-ins or third parties, please. We regret that we cannot provide relocation assistance for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)