Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician - Outpatient Therapy

Community Health Center; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Center is looking for a Behavioral Health Clinician II in Meriden, Connecticut. This full-time position involves providing diagnostic evaluations and therapy, as well as collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Qualifications include a relevant doctoral degree and Connecticut licensure, with at least two years of outpatient experience preferred. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and possibly bilingual abilities. Responsibilities include patient evaluations, developing care plans, and maintaining confidentiality, while contributing to team meetings and overseeing unlicensed staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience with outpatients including experience with children and/or adults.
• Theoretical orientation consistent with brief, problem-focused therapy.
• Reliable access to an automobile or reliable transportation for consults and home visits.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial behavioral health evaluations and psychotherapy.
• Coordinates with psychiatric consultants for medication management.
• Attends clinical team meetings and clinically supervises unlicensed staff.

Skills

Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish)

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience with outpatient therapy

Education

Ph.D. / Psy.D, LCSW, LPC or LMFT degree

Licensed in the State of Connecticut

Job description

Community Health Center is looking for a Behavioral Health Clinician II in Meriden, Connecticut. This full-time position involves providing diagnostic evaluations and therapy, as well as collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Qualifications include a relevant doctoral degree and Connecticut licensure, with at least two years of outpatient experience preferred. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and possibly bilingual abilities. Responsibilities include patient evaluations, developing care plans, and maintaining confidentiality, while contributing to team meetings and overseeing unlicensed staff.