SAMHSA Clinician II

UCFS Healthcare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) + Employer Contributions

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Loan repayment opportunities

Job summary

UCFS Healthcare seeks a SAMHSA Clinician II to conduct clinical assessments, provide treatment, and deliver client-centered care to children and families in a grant-funded program. The role focuses on ages 0-6 with strong collaboration across schools and social services for integrated care.

The position demands a Master's degree, CT licensure eligibility (LCSW/LPC/LMFT), and experience in trauma-informed care. Full-time schedule, with on-site coverage and weekend rotations as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in social work, counseling, or related field.
• CT licensure or eligibility as LCSW/LPC/LMFT.
• ARC training within 6 months of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate and diagnose mental, emotional, developmental and behavioral difficulties in children and families.
• Monitor productivity through weekly goals.
• Respond to crises and determine appropriate level of care.
• Develop and reviews treatment plans.
• Provide strength-based, client-centered treatment services to children and families.
• Participate in supervision and department meetings.
• Coordinate with school personnel, DCF, courts, etc.
• Support caregiver understanding of child development and parenting skills.
• Provide on-site on-call support during hours of operation.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree - MA, MFt, MSW

CT state LCSW/LPC/LMFT

ARC training within 6 months

Tools

EPIC EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare!

We are currently seeking a SAMHSA Clinician II who will provide clinical assessment, treatment and client centered care consistent with quality standards of care including evidence-based practices that result in improved health outcomes for clients primarily focused on ages 0-6 regarding psychological, behavioral or emotional problems in this grant funded program.

UCFS Hours of Operation: Open 8:00am - 7:00pm; Hours Vary By Day & Location

(We are also open on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month)

Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess, evaluate and diagnose mental, emotional, developmental and behavioral difficulties in children and families based on clinical standard of practice in outpatient-based setting.
• Manage and monitor individual productivity through weekly monitoring of short-term and long-term goals.
• Assess level of risk and need, respond to crises, and implement an appropriate level of care
• Formulate treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on assessments.
• Provide clinical/consultative treatment services that are strength based and client centered to children and families.
• Participate in weekly individual and group supervisions as well as any other departmental meetings.
• Coordinate services with other relevant providers involved in a given case (e.g., school personnel, Department of Children and Families, courts, etc.)
• Support caregiver understanding of child development, attachment, and parenting skills
• Provide on-call support on site during hours of operation for connected and non-connected clients. Includes, but is not exclusive to arranging for referrals to other levels of care or emergency response, reporting suspected child abuse/neglect to DCF, adhering to legal and ethical guidelines for standards of care.

Why UCFS?

Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's degree - M.A., M.F.T., M.S.W.
• 3 years of clinical experience
• 4 years’ experience working with children and caregivers
• 1 year of experience working with a trauma-based population highly preferred

Minimum Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must hold a CT state LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
• Completion of ARC training within 6 months of hire
• Eligible to obtain ARC Certified or training completed

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Access to transportation for travel to other UCFS sites in Griswold, Norwich, New London, and Plainfield, CT as needed
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in EHR – EPIC highly preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Self-awareness and critical thinking skills.

UCFS Healthcare Offers a Competitive Benefits & Perks Package to Our Hardworking Team Which Can Include:

• Financial - Yearly Performance Merit Increases; Gain Share Program; Local & Online Discounts
• Income Security - 401(k) Plan + 6% Employer Contributions; Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Health & Wellness - Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Wellness Programs; Decompression Spaces
• Time Off - Generous Paid Time Off Starting at 3 Weeks Vacation, 4 Floating Holidays, 10 Sick Days, 8 Federal Holidays
• Growth - Employee-Led Committees; NHSC Loan Repayment Opportunities; PSLF Eligibility; Career Path Ladders; Employer Paid Learning & Development Programs
• Fun - Appreciation, Education, and Team-Building Events

UCFS is strongly committed to a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting an enriching work culture, UCFS will continue to better serve our communities and provide quality patient, client, and resident care and services. UCFS is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, and genetic information or disability, as defined and required by applicable state and federal laws. Additionally, UCFS prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because they have engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.