Pediatric Behavioral Health Clinician I

United Community & Family Services, Inc.; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employer-paid Life & Disability

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

NHSC Loan Repayment Opportunities

Career Path & Learning Programs

Job summary

United Community & Family Services, Inc. (UCFS) seeks a SAMHSA Behavioral Health Clinician I to perform clinical assessments, treatments, and client-centered care for children ages 0-6 in a grant-funded program.

Position is full-time (40 hrs/week) with a schedule that may include Saturdays and site travel. Responsibilities include diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, crisis response, and coordination with schools and DCF.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required (M.A., M.F.T., M.S.W.).
• 1 year clinical experience preferred; 1 year with children & caregivers.
• CT state LMSW/LMFTA/LPC-A or eligibility required.
• ARC training within 6 months of hire; ARC certification or training completed.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose mental, emotional, developmental, and behavioral issues in children and families.
• Monitor productivity with weekly tracking of goals.
• Assess risk, respond to crises, determine appropriate care level.
• Develop and review treatment plans based on assessments.
• Deliver strength-based, client-centered clinical services to children and families.
• Attend weekly supervision and departmental meetings.
• Coordinate with school personnel, DCF, courts, and other providers.
• Support caregiver understanding of child development and parenting skills.
• Provide on-site on-call support during hours of operation.

Skills

Trauma-based experience

Travel to UCFS sites

Organizational & time management

Written & verbal communication

Self-awareness & critical thinking

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Master's degree - M.A., M.F.T., M.S.W.

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

United Community & Family Services, Inc. (UCFS) seeks a SAMHSA Behavioral Health Clinician I to perform clinical assessments, treatments, and client-centered care for children ages 0-6 in a grant-funded program.

Position is full-time (40 hrs/week) with a schedule that may include Saturdays and site travel. Responsibilities include diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, crisis response, and coordination with schools and DCF.