Clinician I - PT 16 hrs. Saturday and… at Continuum of… · New Haven

weekend shift differentials of $1 more an hour ($40.78)

Scope of Service: Provides a comprehensive array of direct clinical services to adults and families with mental health, intellectual and/or addiction disorders. Counsels and provides psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation services in individual and group settings to facilitate independence with identified treatment goals toward symptom management. Carries a clinical case load as assigned, coordinates services, including assessments and triage of clients. Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Client/Clinical Care: • Establishes rapport and positive working relationships with clients while maintaining professional ethics and boundaries as a clinician. • Carries clinical case load and provides clinical case management services, including referrals to appropriate levels of care as assigned • Assesses, counsels, and provides psychotherapeutic treatment, rehabilitation, and care coordination for adults and families with mental illness and/or addiction disorders. • Conducts intake assessments/psychosocial, mental health status, and diagnostic/functional assessments; translates this information into medically necessary, multidisciplinary treatment plans. • Develops and maintains individualized plans of care for each client assigned. • Meets outpatient productivity standards as set forth by Continuum of Care, Inc. • Provides timely and accurate documentation for medical necessity billing of services provided. • Assures pre-authorizations are complete for clients and that medical necessity standards are met. • Facilitates/co-facilitates psycho-educational groups as indicated. • Provides clinical triage to facilitate necessary services, such as inpatient hospitalization, when indicated. • Responds to crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions as outlined in the agency policy for Nonviolent Practices. • Collaborates with families, outside treaters, etc. to assure their integration into the treatment planning process, as indicated. • Is fully involved in quality assurance/program evaluation efforts, including utilization of such data in day to day practice. • Communicates actively with supervisor regarding any/all high-risk events, and other concerns highlighted by Program Director. • Completes other duties assigned.

Environmental Responsibilities: • Maintains a clean, well-organized work environment including general office maintenance and vehicle inspections. • Ensures that all egresses and walkways are clear to support workplace safety. • Participates in property up-keep and sanitation of medication areas, common areas, kitchens, bathrooms, etc. as applicable to program site. • Notifies supervisor of any maintenance and/or safety issues and generates work orders as needed. • Conducts and participates in fire and emergency evacuation drills, and reviews the emergency preparedness plan as outlined in agency policy. • Participates in Food Bank activities as assigned. • Completes other designated environmental tasks as assigned.

Quality Assurance: • Adheres to policies and practices as outlined in the staff handbook and program operations manual. • Consistently works in a respectful, constructive, professional, ethical, and cooperative manner with fellow staff and providers. • Upholds all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and secures all necessary releases of information for outside communication. • Models culturally competent behavior interacting with clients, professionals/providers, and fellow staff. • Maintains accurate electronic records and case files as assigned and in accordance with programming, contractual, licensing, and accreditation requirements. • Adheres to the standards of the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). • Participates in agency committee work when available or as permitted. • Completes all trainings as required per program contract and agency policy. • Attends agency sponsored in-services, outside trainings, conferences and meetings to facilitate continued professional growth and ensure the quality of case management practices. • Maintains license in good standing for which services delivered are required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree required with a minimum of one (1) year post graduate experience working in the behavioral health field. Clinician I positions include
LMSW, LPCA, or MFT. • Prior experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and/or addiction. • Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with clean record is required and must be maintained. • Knowledge of the community support system and resources is preferred. • CPR/First Aid certification offered as part of orientation. Employee responsible to maintain ongoing certification. • Clinician required to maintain personal professional liability insurance. • Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping.

Company Benefits Include:

• Competitive Wages • 401(k) - with company match up to 3.5% • Medical, Dental, and Vision • FSA and Dependent Care Accounts • Company-Sponsored Employee Assistance Program • Company Sponsored Life, AD&D and LTD • Colonial Supplemental Insurance • Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible FT 40 & PT (20-39 hour) Employees • Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours a year • 12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)