Description

POSITION TITLE:

CLINICIAN PROGRAM: Adult Outpatient Department

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinicians are responsible for the direct and indirect services to behavioral health clients eligible for, seeking, or obtaining services from the agency. They are credentialed by the agency to assess, diagnose and treat clients upon approval of the Senior Clinician/Director of Adult Clinical Services. These clinicians are usually assigned a case load that consists of 60% direct service time and 40% indirect service time. Direct service includes assessment interviews, individual, family and group counseling/therapy. Indirect service time includes receiving supervision, staff meetings, telephone calls, treatment authorizations and all paperwork associated with client care. This position requires flexibility with location and evening hours.

SUPERVISION:

Supervised by: Director of Adult Outpatient and/or designee. Supervision through staff meetings, Multi-disciplinary Rounds, Individual and/or group supervision sessions and case consultation.

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct assessments for new and retuning clients, complete assessments and all required documentation within the contractual, funding and licensing time lines.

2. Work with clinical and management team to ensure all clients that present to Open Access are appropriately screened and linked to appropriate level of care and/or services.

3. Collaborate with clients in the development of treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, and discharge/continuing care plans within the contractual, funding and licensing timelines.

4. Facilitate Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient group therapy and psycho-educational sessions, utilizing evidence based curriculum and interventions.

5. Provide short term solution focused individual counseling/therapy when indicated by the disposition team.

6. Develop effective networking relationships with outside contractors, referral sources and community agencies

7. Provide written documentation on client’s status to clients, referral sources, Department of Corrections, Court Support Services, Department of Children & Families, Employers, etc. 

8. Supervise urine samples for testing, perform breathalyzer testing and collect oral swab tests.

9. Provides coverage for co-workers during vacation and personal leave time.

10. Organize and present time sensitive clinical information to managed care companies for the purposes of treatment authorizations and continued stay reviews.

11. Participate in Rounds, team meeting, supervision weekly and training (on or off site) as designated by Director of Adult Outpatient and Vice President of Adult Services.

12. Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have the ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality of both agency and client matters. Must understand and be able to display the clinical knowledge and expertise necessary to perform crisis intervention. Must be able to display knowledge and expertise in clinical theory and practice as it relates to the populations served by Wellmore, Inc. Must be capable of working as a part of a team and be able to effectively communicate with both families and professionals (in writing and verbally). Experience in group therapy and with working with the adult population is preferred. Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) may be required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

A master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling or marriage and family therapy. Experience in working in a behavioral health setting and with an Adult Population is preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

-->A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology/Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related human services field.

Must have a CT license as a mental health provider at the associate level (i.e.,: LMSW, LPCA, LMFTA); or licensed or license-eligible psychologist in Connecticut; Advanced licensing preferred.

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CONTINUED COMPETENCY:

Must maintain a satisfactory performance evaluation.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write clear, accurate and logical routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and/or employees of organization.

 TRANSPORTATION:

Must hold a valid drivers license, reliable transportation and valid auto insurance.