Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
30 Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT – Derby, CT
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Graduate Degree
Salary Range
$58,061.00 – $81,285.00 Salary
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
CHILDRENS CLINICIAN – CMHC
BHcare is currently seeking a Children’s Clinician to support the goals of the organization by providing clinical services to children and adolescents based on best practices in the outpatient Child guidance clinic while collaborating with psychiatrist and treatment team in diagnosis and treatment plan.
Accountable and responsible for the following results:
- Serve as primary clinician for caseload.
- Conduct intake assessment/psychosocial evaluations for clients coming through the school entry, urgent referrals and/or scheduled appointments, make necessary referrals and develop initial client-centered treatment plans.
- Provide emergency assessment crisis intervention.
- Complete progress notes, documenting progress on service goals and objectives, psychosocial histories, admissions and discharge summaries, and other documentation within the Organizations guidelines for timeliness.
- Serve as a liaison between client, family, other Organization programs, other parts of the mental health system, other community resources and schools. Provide advocacy as appropriate.
- Perform supervised urine screening as needed.
- Maintain clinical records in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures, and meet all requirements indicated by payer and licensure sources.
- Participate as a member of clinical services department and provide back up for clients needs as necessary.
- Licensed clinicians may supervise student interns or other staff working toward obtaining licensure. Unlicensed clinicians are actively working towards obtaining licensure.
- Adhere to any changes in clinically scheduled hours as may occur based on client needs for services including but not limited to evening hours.
- Will maintain a minimum productivity standard of 60% of total hours worked providing direct (face to face) service to clients.
- Attends training sessions, workshops, seminars as requested by supervisor, or as needed for professional development, or as required for accreditation or licensing.
Who We Are
BHcare is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that offers a comprehensive and integrated system of care with wrap-around services for adults, children and families struggling with mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and other health-risk behaviors.
We employ a diverse and dedicated group of professionals that create and sustain programs to rebuild and change the lives of those who walk through our doors each day. We are devoted to helping our clients live to their full potential as happy, healthy and active members of our community.
Why BHcare?
Our culture and benefits are designed to promote your well-being and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits to full-time (30+ hours per week) employees:
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal and paid holidays)
- 403(b) retirement plans with up to 4% employer match
- Health & Dental insurance
- Medical Dependent care & flexible spending accounts
- LTD & Disability coverage
- Life & AD&D
- Supplemental insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career advancement opportunities
Qualifications
- Masters degree in Social Work or related mental health field required.
- A minimum of one year experience in a psychiatric setting providing therapy to children and families.
- Must be proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office Word & Outlook, and if applicable ability to navigate through electronic health record.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS
- License-eligible required (ie. Masters degree with LMSW and on track for obtaining LPC).
- Professional CT Licensure required, LCSW preferred (LMSW, LPC-A, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or licensed psychologist)