IOP Clinician

BHcare Inc.; North Branford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BHcare Inc. in North Branford, CT, is seeking an IOP Clinician to deliver evidence-based services to adults in outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment.

You will work with clients, families, and partners to develop individualized plans and provide crisis intervention when needed. The role involves serving as the primary group clinician for IOP/outpatient clients, facilitating group therapy, and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team and hospitals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or a related mental health field.
• Professional Connecticut licensure or eligibility for licensure.
• LMSW candidates or LPC-eligible licensure considered.
• At least one year of experience with adults in a mental/behavioral health setting.
• Ability to provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy and crisis response.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based clinical services to adults in outpatient and IOP.
• Serve as primary group clinician for IOP and outpatient clients.
• Facilitate structured intensive group therapy and psychotherapy.
• Conduct intake assessments, psychosocial evaluations, and plan development.
• Coordinate discharge planning and connect clients with benefits and resources.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Conflict-resolution

Decision-making

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

LMSW licensure eligibility or equivalent license

Current LCSW license (preferred)

Job description

At BHcare, a nonprofit organization, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, safe, and fulfilling life. Every day, our teams provide compassionate care and support to individuals and families across Connecticut through behavioral health, substance use, domestic violence, housing, and community-based services.We are looking for an IOP Clinician who is passionate about delivering high-quality behavioral health services and wants to join a collaborative team committed to helping adults achieve meaningful, lasting progress.This is a full-time, 37.5 hour-per-week position within our Adult Intensive Outpatient Program in North Branford Clinic.Schedule: Includes two evening shifts per week, ending at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday.Candidates must reside in Connecticut to be eligible for this position.What You’ll Do:In this role, you will provide evidence-based clinical services to adults participating in outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment. You will work closely with clients, psychiatrists, treatment team members, families, and community partners to develop and coordinate individualized treatment plans.Serve as the primary group clinician for an IOP and outpatient clients.Facilitate structured intensive group therapy and provide individual and family psychotherapy based on each client’s needs.Conduct intake assessments and psychosocial evaluations, assess clients’ mental health needs, and develop individualized treatment plans.Review clients’ progress, update treatment plans, and coordinate discharge planning with treatment team members, families, hospitals, and community providers.Provide emergency assessments and crisis intervention, including coordinating with hospital emergency departments and emergency personnel when needed.Connect clients with benefits, services, and community resources while providing advocacy and care coordination.Obtain required insurance authorizations and monitor caseload utilization, productivity, and continued appropriateness of services.What You Will Bring:Required Qualifications:Master’s degree in social work or related mental health field.Professional Connecticut licensure or eligibility for licensure. Licensed-eligible LMSW candidates and individuals with another qualifying mental health license, such as an LPC, will be considered.At least one year of experience working with adults in a mental or behavioral health setting. Experience is not required to be post-graduate.Ability to provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy and respond appropriately to clients experiencing behavioral health crises.Strong communication, organization, teamwork, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills.Preferred Qualifications:Current LCSW license.Clinical experience in an outpatient, intensive outpatient, or other mental and behavioral health setting.Experience coordinating care with hospitals, community providers, families, and multidisciplinary treatment teams.What We OfferThe anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined based on a variety of factors including relevant skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, and internal equity considerations.BHcare offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, company-observed holidays, a retirement savings plan, and other fringe benefits. Benefit eligibility may vary based on position, schedule, and applicable plan or policy requirements.Join Our TeamIf you are looking for meaningful clinical work, a collaborative treatment environment, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of adults receiving behavioral health services, we encourage you to apply.BHcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital or civil union status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.