Lead Clinician (LCSW) - Adult

Hartford HealthCare; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Rushford Center, a Hartford HealthCare entity in Meriden, CT, seeks a licensed clinician to provide inpatient/outpatient care and community services across the treatment continuum. The role includes assessments, treatment planning, and leading clinical activities with a focus on mental health and substance use care.

The position requires an MSW, CT LCSW license, and driving capability; experience in team leadership is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Active CT LCSW license required; experience leading clinical care teams preferred.
• Valid CT driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient/outpatient and community-based care across the continuum.
• Conduct assessments and coordinate treatment plans; determine level of care.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy as indicated by treatment plans.
• Prepare medical documentation to meet licensing, regulatory, and agency requirements.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners to ensure integrated care delivery.
• Lead administrative activities and participate in program management as needed.

Skills

Licensed clinician

Crisis intervention

Team leadership

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

• New Hires Eligible for Sign-On Up To $3,000*

• New Hires Eligible for Sign-On Up To $3,000*

Location Detail

Rushford Center Inc Meriden (10172)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Rushford Center, one of Connecticut’s leading providers of addiction and mental health services, is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention, treatment and recovery programs. We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation, Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs. Through the passion of our specialists, we continue to treat every patient with care, compassion and respect, while providing affordable and accessible services.

Job Summary

Provides inpatient/outpatient and/or community care for clients and families across the continuum of care by assuring access, providing assessments and coordinating clinical summary treatment plan determining level of care. Assumes a caseload and performs behavioral health, substance use services, and/or crisis intervention services independently. Assumes leadership responsibilities as assigned by program manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides direct client care using individual, group, and family therapy specific to each client’s needs as indicated on treatment plan.
• Prepares appropriate medical documentation to meet regulatory requirements of licensing and third party agencies as well as internal policies.
• Assesses and plans care by evaluating the psychiatric and psychosocial needs of the client; organizes and prioritizes care and treatment and advocates appropriate resources for the client and family.
• Provides in home clinical services and/or direct crisis intervention to clients and families in multiple sites in the system and in the community.
• Provides continuous education to client and family members and refers them to appropriate levels of care, to support groups and to other available resources in order to maximize care and facilitate recovery or treatment process.
• Proficient in working effectively across programs for clients with both mental health and substance use disorders.
• Negotiates level of care and length of stay with managed care companies; continually re-evaluates client’s needs and informs the third party payers of ongoing changes in the client’s status.
• Works collaboratively with internal and external partners along the continuum of care to provide an integrated delivery of healthcare to all clients and families.
• Conducts Emergency Evaluations for clients in the community if required by the program.
• Participates and leads administrative activities including, team meetings and staff education as designed by the Program Manager.
• Assumes clinical oversight of daily operations in manager’s absence.
• Assumes leadership responsibilities and initiatives as directed by Program Manager.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• One year of experience as a licensed clinician
• Active Connecticut LCSW license
• Experience in leading clinical care teams is preferred
• Valid CT driver's license.

As a Hartford HealthCare entity, Rushford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting of:

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire, including seven paid holidays
• Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.