Licensed Behavioral Health Clinicians (Adult and / or Pediatric)

Job Description

Job Description

Description : CT Institute for Communities, Inc. / CIFC Health is seeking Full-time, Part-time or FFS (Fee-for Service) CT licensed behavioral health / mental health counselors / clinicians (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) to provide outpatient behavioral health services to our adult and / or pediatric clients.

LMSWs and / or LPCAs who need to complete clinical hours will be considered.

Clinical / Administrative :

• Completes comprehensive initial behavioral health evaluations.
• Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy for children and / or adults in an outpatient clinic.
• Consults with providers within and outside the agency regarding the treatment plan and progress of the clients for care coordination.
• Attend and participate in clinical team meetings and clinical supervision.
• Meets client contact commitment weekly (30 clients for full-time) and adjusted for part-time or FFS.
• Completion of clinical records, as required, and in accordance with policies and procedures and in compliance with CIFC Health policy and regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of crisis signs and symptoms; Provide crisis intervention services with clients.
• Assess immediate safety concerns, including high risk clients who may be at risk for homicide, suicide, and domestic violence.
• Develop treatment plans and treatment plan reviews, collaboratively, with the client and family.
• Provide referrals and linkages to additional services such as psychiatric referrals, medication management, medical, and other services as appropriate.
• Capacity to work with multi-disciplinary team and participate in clinical team meetings, case conferences as well as work independently.
• Utilization of evidenced based interventions.
• Complete periodic insurance reports, authorizations, and re-authorizations as required.
• Completes and locks all treatment notes no later than 24 hours following visit.
• Completes reports as required for outside agencies such as DCF, probation, and others with appropriate releases signed by client(s).
• Experience working with and documenting in electronic medical records.
• Ability and experience in providing telehealth services.
• Ability to conceptualize and implement whole person care, mental health, integrated medical, addiction, and other social determinants of health needs.

Requirements :

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS :

Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including health care coverage and retirement program.

CIFC Health is also a NACHC approved site, eligible for the submission of loan forgiveness applications, including the STAR loan forgiveness program that offers loan forgiveness for Substance use Disorder professionals.

If you are passionate about helping others and making a difference in the lives of those struggling with mental health issues and are looking for opportunities for professional growth and development, we encourage you to apply.

Closing Date : open until Filled

Equal Opportunity Employer