Pediatric Clinician - New Milford

The Youth Counselor; New Milford (CT); Vor Ort; USD 63.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health coverage

Paid time off

Employer matched retirement

Tuition assistance

Zusammenfassung

The Village in the Greater Hartford area seeks a Licensed Clinician to provide clinical services within an integrated pediatric primary care setting. You will collaborate closely with pediatricians and medical specialists, serving as the behavioral health resource for the team.

No prior specialization is required; The Village will provide training and supervision to help you develop these skills. You will join a multidisciplinary team focused on holistic child and family health.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s Degree from accredited school.
• Licensed (or license-eligible) in CT as independent practitioner (LCSW/LMFT/Psychologist/LPC).
• Knowledge of IntegratedCare; training provided if needed.
• Experience in an integrated care environment is valued.

Aufgaben

• Provide clinical services in integrated medical/behavioral primary care settings.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, care coordinators, and medical/behavioral specialists.
• Supervise pre-doctoral interns and graduate trainees as assigned.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Utilization Review for the organization and practices.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Kenntnisse

Integrated care knowledge

Bi-directional screening tools

Motivational interviewing

Collaborative care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree from accredited school

Licensed independent practitioner in CT (LCSW/LMFT/Psychologist/LPC)

Jobbeschreibung

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission \"to build a community of strong, healthy familieswho protect and nurture children\" by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you’re joining an organization that’s just as committed to your success as we are to those 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 a team that is dedicated to going beyond what is expected to enhance your 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 addressing families’ 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 from accredited school.
• Licensure Requirements: Licensed (or license-eligible) as an independent practitioner in the State of Connecticut. (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/