Fee-For-Service Bilingual Integrated Healthcare Clinician

Wheeler Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeler Clinic in Waterbury, CT seeks a Fee-for-Service Bilingual Outpatient Integrated Health Care Clinician to provide clinical and case management services across the lifespan in an integrated setting with primary care, behavioral health and dental services.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work or related license-eligible field or a doctoral degree in Psychology, with licensure eligibility as LPCA, LMFTA, LPC, LMFT or Psychologist.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work or related license-eligible field or a doctoral degree in Psychology is required.
• Must be licensed or license eligible LPCA, LMFTA, LPC, LMFT or Psychologist. If you are a MSW, a LMSW (permit or license) or LCSW will be required to begin employment.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet behavioral, primary, and dental health needs.
• Conducts program-specific screening and evaluation and formulates DSM-based diagnoses.
• Develops and documents clear clinical formulations and treatment plans with client/family input.
• Triages clinical emergencies including suicide and danger to others and applies evidence-based practices.
• Provides or refers to group therapy and documents clinical information timely.
• Makes clinically appropriate referrals for identified service needs in a timely manner.
• Communicates effectively with clients, families and providers; attends meetings and planning sessions.
• Meets direct service productivity goals and adheres to program goals and data reporting.

Education

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work or related license eligible field or a doctoral degree in Psychology

Licensed or license eligible LPCA, LMFTA, LPC, LMFT or Psychologist

Job description

Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

Position Summary

The Fee-for-Service Bilingual Outpatient Integrated Health Care Clinician provides clinical and case management services for children and adults across the lifespan in an integrated health care setting that provides primary care, behavioral health and dental services. The FFS Bilingual Integrated Health Care Clinician will foster positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and external key stakeholders.

Education And Experience/Qualifications

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work or related license eligible field or a doctoral degree in Psychology is required.

Licensure Requirements For Clinical Positions

Must be licensed or license eligible LPCA, LMFTA, LPC, LMFT or Psychologist. If you are a MSW, a LMSW (permit or license) or LCSW will be required to begin employment.

LOCATION

Waterbury, CT

SCHEDULE

Fee-For-Service

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team to efficiently and effectively meet the behavioral, primary, and dental health needs of the client, including, but not limited to: providing behavioral health consultation to the primary care provider, assisting client in meeting medical treatment compliance, and referring client to other Wheeler services and/or other community services as needed.
• Conducts program specific screening and evaluation and formulates diagnosis in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM).
• Develops and documents, clear clinical formulations and treatment plans that are individualized and measurable, developed in collaboration with the client/family and others as relevant, using behavioral health screening as directed, and are inclusive of behavioral health, primary care, and dental goals as indicated. Demonstrates knowledge of psychopathology and primary modalities of psychotherapy, including individual, group and family.
• Correctly triages clinical emergencies, including suicide and danger to others. Uses best practices and evidenced based practice models for psychotherapy where appropriate. Makes effective use of topic oriented, focused, time-limited group therapy.
• Provides or refers to group when required. Demonstrates knowledge of the use of psychotropic medications. Completes clinical documentation in timely manner. Engages in facilitating group (outpatient or intensive outpatient) as well as seeing patients across the lifespan when necessary.
• Demonstrates knowledge of internal and external levels of care, referral processes and resources. Makes clinically appropriate referrals for identified service needs in a timely manner.
• Communicates in a positive, effective manner with client, family, and all internal and external providers. Attends any required meetings and multidisciplinary treatment team planning meeting.
• Meets direct service productivity goals as defined by program. Demonstrates knowledge of program/department/agency goals and target outcomes, and adheres to practice standards and to data collection and reporting protocols.
• Documents all client related information in compliance with agency policy.
• Attends and is prepared for scheduled supervision. Seeks additional supervision or consultation as needed and follows through with supervisory directives.
• Interfaces and collaborates with community providers to provide positive system development for clients and families, to promote Wheeler Clinic's reputation as a quality service provider.
• Provides culturally competent care and maintains sensitivity to and respect for clients' cultural traditions, values, and beliefs.
• Reports child abuse/neglect as mandated, adheres to confidentiality guidelines and ensures that the program meets all necessary licensing, regulatory, and accreditation standards, as related to the program, staff, records, facility, and care of youth.
• Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.

Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.