Clinician III, Child and Adolescent Ambulatory Behavioral Health - Eastern Connecticut Health Network

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care.

What we offer:

• Generous vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours


• Sick Time on an accrual basis


• 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program


• Voluntary Benefit Options


• Tuition Reimbursement, Free Parking


• Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers)


• Career Growth within the organization

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position reports directly to the Clinical Coordinator and/or Director of the Child and Adolescent Ambulatory Services.Provides direct and indirect clinical services to children and/or adolescents in need of mental health care and is responsible for the provision of age-appropriate care. Core skills include crisis assessment, intake assessment, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, treatment planning, case management, team/community collaboration, patient/family education, and triage/discharge planning. This position also interfaces with managed care for the purpose of obtaining authorization for treatment. As skill set permits, may provide flexible coverage to another service within Behavioral Health on a short-term basis. Contributes to creating a caring and compassionate environment through ECHN's Core Values of Teamwork, Communication, Respect and Caring.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• This position requires a Master’s Degree and licensure in the State of as Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC).


• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification is considered a plus.

EXPERIENCE

• Clinicians in Child and Adolescent Services must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in family therapy with age group served, preferably in the Behavioral Health Field and level of care age-specific competencies are required.


• Training and/or familiarity with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), familiarity with abuse and neglect reporting and duty-to-warn mandates, knowledge of community-based resources and experience with pre-authorization and billing processes is preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• This position requires computer competency with basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook, strong clinical skills including a demonstrated team orientation, and strong written as well as verbal communication skills using the English language.


• Must be flexible in approach so that service-specific as well as overall system needs can be met.


• Must be able to function effectively and, at times, independently in an environment where multitasking is necessary.


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ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position.These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.