School Based Licensed Counselor / Therapist

CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CT Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC Health) seeks a licensed behavioral health clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) to provide school-based therapy to CIFC Health patients.

This is a full-time 44-week position with typical hours 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM; summers are optional for part-time work. The clinician will conduct initial evaluations, individual and group therapy with children in an outpatient clinic within the school, coordinate with school staff, and develop treatment plans in line with state

Qualifications

• Must hold CT LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license issued by DPH.
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Competitive compensation / commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial behavioral health evaluations and psychotherapy with children in a school setting.
• Conducts outreach within the school to identify students needing in-school therapy.
• Consults with providers regarding treatment plans and progress.
• Coordinates with psychiatric consultants for diagnostic needs and referrals.
• Maintains required state documentation and CIFC Health records in a timely manner.
• Performs crisis interventions and safety assessments as needed.

Skills

Clinical therapy

Crisis intervention

School-based mental health

Education

CT LCSW/LPC/LMFT license

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Overview

CT Institute For Communities, Inc. / CIFC Health is seeking to hire a licensed behavioral health clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) to provide school-based therapy to CIFC Health patients. This position is full-time during the school year (44 week) position. Typical hours are 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Summers are optional on a limited part-time basis.

Responsibilities

CLINICAL

• Completes initial behavioral health evaluations; individual, group and family psychotherapy with children in an outpatient clinic within a school.
• Conduct outreach within the school to identify students who would benefit from in-school mental health therapy.
• Consults with providers within and outside the agency regarding the treatment plan and progress of the patients.
• Coordinates as needed with psychiatric consultants for diagnostic and consultative needs; refers as necessary for medication management.
• Attends clinical Team Meetings as assigned
• Meets productivity standards as outlined annually during employee's performance appraisal review with a focus on quality clinical care.
• Encourages clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.
• Perform crisis interventions with clients.
• Assess for immediate safety concerns, including: high risk patients/clients who may be at risk for homicide, suicide and domestic violence.
• Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with identified goals.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge according to state regulatory and joint commission standards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing treatment on clients\' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
• Modify treatment activities or approaches, as needed, to comply with changes in clients\' status.
• Work with and Support family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients or patients.
• Maintain awareness within discipline about new developments in the field
• Gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Completes all documentation required by state regulations, and CIFC Behavioral Health department by laws in a timely manner, included by not limited to intake, prior authorization request, progress notes, treatment plan documentation, and discharge.
• Completes and locks all treatment notes no later than 72 hours following visit.
• Completes reports as required for outside agencies such as DCF, Family Relations, probation, and others with appropriate releases signed by clients.
• Participates as a member of agency wide committees as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must hold current CT LCSW, LPC, or LMFT License issued by DPH.
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Competitive compensation / commensurate with experience.
• CIFC Health is a NACHC approved site, eligible for the submission of loan forgiveness applications.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled