Pediatric Clinician - New Milford

The Village; Milford (CT); Presencial; USD 63.000 - 77.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness Program – NHSC

Descripción de la vacante

The Village seeks a Pediatric Integrated Care Clinician to join our multidisciplinary team in a pediatric office setting. You will provide clinical services within integrated medical/behavioral primary care, collaborating with primary care pediatricians and specialty providers.

Training will be provided to develop skills in integrated care, with opportunities to supervise interns and contribute to quality assurance efforts while supporting family-centered care.

Formación

• Knowledge of and familiarity with IntegratedCare is a plus but training will be provided.
• Bi-directional screening tools for integrated practices.
• Motivational interviewing and integrated care practice procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Provide clinical services in integrated medical/behavioral primary care.
• Coordinate with primary care and behavioral health providers.
• Supervise staff and interns when assigned.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Utilization Review.

Conocimientos

Integrated Care knowledge

Bi-directional screening

Motivational interviewing

Collaboration skills

Leadership skills

Educación

Master’s Degree

Descripción del empleo

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country toprovide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieveour mission "to build a community of strong, healthy familieswho protect and nurture children" by providing a full range ofbehavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substanceuse treatment and support services for children, adults and familiesin the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years withnational distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equityand inclusion practices, you can be sure you’re joining anorganization that’s just as committed to your success as we are tothose we serve.

Starting annual salary $70,000 commensurate with experience

This unique position offers

• an exciting opportunity to work in a pediatric office with avariety of medical providers
• work with both behavioral and medical health concerns
• The Village invests in you - we provide the training

INTEGRATED PRIMARY/BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE AT THE VILLAGE

Pediatric Integrated Care Clinicians work collaboratively withprimary care pediatricians, family medicine physicians and medicalspecialists to provide comprehensive, person-centered care. As part ofa multi-disciplinary team, you will work in cutting edge, integratedmedical settings and serve as the behavioral health resource for thegroup. Services include consultations with medical staff, directinterventions with clients and families, targeted assessments,coordination with other specialty providers, and psychoeducationalservices, as needed. Previous experience in this specialty is notrequired; The Village will provide training and supervision to assistyou in developing these skills.

CANDLEWOOD VALLEY PEDIATRICS:

Our practice is committed to providing quality, family-oriented carein a friendly and compassionate environment. We believe each child wesee is unique and deserves individualized care and respect. We are ateam that is dedicated to going beyond what is expected to enhanceyour family's well-being.

Previous experience in this specialty is not required; TheVillage will provide training and supervision to assist you indeveloping these skills.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides clinical services to clients in integrated,medical/behavioral primary care practice(s); Collaborates andcoordinates care with primary care providers, care coordinators, andboth medical and behavioral specialty providers; Provides clinical andadministrative supervision to staff and interns, when assigned;Participates in Quality Assurance and Utilization Review for theorganization and the practices, as requested; Serves as a member of amultidisciplinary clinical team

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The Licensed Clinician will be participating in bi-directionalphysical and mental health screening procedures
• Coordinating care through electronic record sharing, briefconsultations, focused interventions, assessing and addressingfamilies’ health-related social needs, and referrals to specialtymedical and behavioral health services
• Improving overall health outcomes by insuring integrated attentionto all health needs
• Serving as behavioral health resource to primary care staff
• Provides behavioral health training, formal and casual, to primarycare staff
• Providing parent/patient education, resources and support
• Collaborating with Care Coordinators to insure access to community resources
• Providing evidence-based care to a caseload of both integratedcare and specialty behavioral health clients, as needed
• Utilizing primary care-focused intervention model, including briefassessments and other non-traditional interventions appropriate fora primary care setting
• The Licensed Clinician will be assisting with data collection anddata integrity to determine program effectiveness
• Utilizing client-generated feedback to inform clinical activitiesand practice; monitoring and tracking such information; documentingclient information in the client record
• Meeting assigned productivity targets as determined by program or service
• Maintaining knowledge and implementation of program and agencypolicies and procedures
• Contributing to program functioning by assuming responsibility forspecial tasks or leadership in special projects as appropriate
• Supervising pre-doctoral interns and/or graduate-level trainees,as assigned.

Experience and Skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educational Requirements: Master’s Degree fromaccredited school.
• Licensure Requirements: Licensed (orlicense-eligible) as an independent practitioner in the State ofConnecticut. (LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist, LPC)
• Specific Skills, Knowledge and AbilityRequirements: Knowledge of and familiarity with IntegratedCare is a plus but The Village will provide thorough training ifneeded, bi-directional screening tools for integrated practices,motivational interviewing, integrated care practice procedures,including strong collaboration and consultation skills. Experienceworking in an integrated care environment/practice is greatly valued.
• Personal Characteristics: Ability to work as astrong member of multidisciplinary team; strong and effectiveleadership skills; self-directed, initiates action, requires littledirect supervision; demonstrates flexibility in approach to job andothers; is perceptive, insightful, self-reflecting, and aware ofimpact on others; shows good judgment in pressured situations.
• Cultural Competency: Bilingual/bicultural (Spanish)is preferred. Familiarity, sensitivity, and/or experience workingwith diverse populations.

Our benefits package supports your whole life with comprehensivehealth coverage, generous paid time off, and employer matchedretirement savings. We also invest in your growth through tuitionassistance (Loan Forgiveness Program – NHSC, tuition reimbursement andStudent Loan Repayment). https://thevillage.org/careers/our-benefits/