Senior Behavioral Health Clinician, HIV Care Leader

Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI); New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

APNH: A Place to Nourish Your Health in New Haven, CT, seeks a Lead Behavioral Health Clinician. You will lead the behavioral health team, provide psychotherapy and HIV-focused counseling, and coordinate care for clients living with HIV.

The role blends direct clinical work with leadership and supervision responsibilities. The position requires a Master’s in a behavioral health field, a CT license (LCSW/LPC/LMFT), and at least three years of post-degree clinical experience, including work with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Current, unrestricted Connecticut independent clinical license (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT).
• Minimum of three years of post-degree clinical experience in mental health or substance use treatment.
• Experience working with individuals living with HIV.
• Commitment to culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming behavioral healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy and substance use counseling to eligible clients living with HIV.
• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-informed interventions addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.
• Provide crisis assessment, intervention, safety planning, and appropriate referrals.
• Collaborate with medical case managers, healthcare providers, and community partners to support integrated, person-centered care.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day clinical resource for APNH's behavioral health team.
• Provide clinical consultation, case coordination, and guidance to employed and contract clinicians.
• Support clinical quality improvement, documentation standards, and compliance with Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program requirements.
• Coordinate referrals, clinical coverage, and continuity of care.
• Support staff onboarding, professional development, and clinical supervision when authorized by professional credentials and Connecticut requirements.
• Maintain a meaningful direct clinical caseload alongside leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Clinical leadership

HIV counseling

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, MF therapist, Psychology or related behavioral health field

Job description

APNH: A Place to Nourish Your Health in New Haven, CT, seeks a Lead Behavioral Health Clinician. You will lead the behavioral health team, provide psychotherapy and HIV-focused counseling, and coordinate care for clients living with HIV.

The role blends direct clinical work with leadership and supervision responsibilities. The position requires a Master’s in a behavioral health field, a CT license (LCSW/LPC/LMFT), and at least three years of post-degree clinical experience, including work with