MAT Clinician

UCFS Healthcare; Norwich (CT); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to improving lives through integrated care. As a full-time Clinician, you will provide essential clinical services to individuals and families facing behavioral and emotional challenges. This role offers opportunities for professional development, including weekly supervision and specialized training. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization fosters a supportive environment for both clients and staff. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to enhance your clinical skills, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Hybrid Schedules

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Contribution

Paid Life and Disability Insurance

Loan Repayment Programs

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field required.
• 0-3 months of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessments and treatment plans for clients.
• Manage documentation and maintain quality standards.
• Coordinate services with other providers and agencies.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Client-Centered Care

Documentation Standards

Crisis Management

Collaboration with Providers

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Master's Degree (M.A., M.F.T., M.S.W.)

Tools

Electronic Documentation Systems

Job description

Description

UCFS is looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others! We are currently seeking a full-time (40hr) Clinician to provide clinical services for individuals, children and families, couples or groups of all ages regarding behavioral, substance abuse, psychiatric or emotional issues through the development and implementation of clinical assessments, treatment plans, and discharge plans.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical assessment and treatment client-centered care consistent with quality standards of care, including evidence-based practices that result in improved health outcomes for clients.
• Manage and monitor individual productivity through weekly monitoring of short-term and long-term goals.
• Maintain documentation standards (including proficiency with electronic documentation) for all records required by agency licensees and payer sources such as DCF, DMHAS, CT-BHP, and Medicaid within a timely fashion.
• Assess level of risk and appropriate level of care with routine and emergency clients of all ages who may present in crisis with complex and long-term mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
• Provide on-call support on-site during hours of operation for connected and non-connected clients. Includes, but is not limited to: arranging referrals to other levels of care or emergency response, reporting suspected child abuse/neglect to DCF, and adhering to legal and ethical guidelines for standards of care.
• Participate in clinical supervision, maintain open communication with supervisor and support staff, and coordinate treatment with psychiatrists; work actively toward obtaining professional licensure.
• Coordinate services with relevant providers involved in cases within and outside of UCFS (e.g., school personnel, Department of Children and Families, courts) and support continued collaboration with other providers.

Why UCFS?

Join a team where you can enhance your clinical skills, make vital connections, and advocate for your clients and community. We offer opportunities for individual and group supervision, in-house training, and external training. Our team is passionate about our services and committed to making a difference. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, UCFS specializes in integrated care, providing access to essential services to meet complex needs, including behavioral health, primary care, dental, and case management.

Professional Development at UCFS:

• Weekly clinical supervision towards licensure hours
• Training and development opportunities, including free in-house training and a yearly stipend for external trainings to earn CEUs
• Team meetings and case collaboration
• Support in developing groups across populations to achieve professional goals
• Training in specialty areas such as ARC, TFCBT, MATCH, Treatment of Disordered Eating, and Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Interdepartmental collaboration to better serve our communities

Requirements

• Master's degree (M.A., M.F.T., M.S.W.)
• 0-3 months experience
• CT State Licensure eligible (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)
• Experience with Substance Use, especially with clients on medication-assisted treatment
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred, with pay differential offered

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid schedules
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid time off, including 3 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays, paid company holidays, and 10 sick days annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
• Paid life and disability insurance
• National Health Services Corps Loan Repayment
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

UCFS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.