Lifespan Outpatient Clinician

POSITION SUMMARY The Integrated Health Care (Outpatient) Clinician provides clinical and case management services for children and adults across the lifespan in an integrated health care setting that provides primary care behavioral health and dental services. The Integrated Health Care Clinician will foster positive working relationships with co-workers clients and external key stakeholders.$10000 sign on bonus available! Half paid at start the other half paid at 1 year of service! Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Bristol CT. Eligible for up to $250000 in loan repayment through National Health Service Corp (NHSC).SALARY:$60000.00 for Associate Licensure (LMSW LPCA LMFTA)$73500.00 for Full Licensure (LCSW LPC LMFT). Salary may be commensurate with AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy Counseling Social Work or related license eligible field or a doctoral degree in Psychology is Requirements for Clinical PositionsMust be licensed or license eligible LPCA LMFTA LPC LMFT or Psychologist. If you are a MSW a LMSW (permit or license) or LCSW will be required to begin CTSCHEDULEFull timeEMPLOYEE BENEFITSAt Wheeler were committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Heres how we invest in you:Nurture Your Health:Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through CentivoComprehensive dental and vision insurance through CignaAccess to wellness programs to support your physical and mental healthSecure Your Future:Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance403(b) Plan with contributions from the companyFuel Your Career Growth:Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement ProgramAccess training and development opportunities including supervision towards licensureQualify for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment programsReceive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedicationGet reimbursed for licensure/certification expensesMaintain Work-Life Harmony:Recharge with generous paid time off including:15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge 8 sick days per year for your well-being2 personal days per year for your personal needs2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you9 paid company holidays to spend with loved onesAccess free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWorks as part of a multidisciplinary team to efficiently and effectively meet the behavioral primary and dental health needs of the client including but not limited to: providing behavioral health consultation to the primary care provider assisting client in meeting medical treatment compliance and referring client to other Wheeler services and/or other community services as program specific screening and evaluation and formulates diagnosis inaccordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM).Develops and documents clear clinical formulations and treatment plans that are individualized and measurable developed in collaboration with the client/family and others as relevant using behavioral health screening as directed and are inclusive of behavioral health primary care and dental goals as indicated. Demonstrates knowledge of psychopathology and primary modalities of psychotherapy including individual group and family. Correctly triages clinical emergencies including suicide and danger to others. Uses best practices and evidenced based practice models for psychotherapy where appropriate. Makes effective use of topic oriented focused time-limited group or refers to group when required. Demonstrates knowledge of the use of psychotropic medications. Completes clinical documentation in timely manner. Engages in facilitating group (outpatient or intensive outpatient) as well as seeing patients across the lifespan when knowledge of internal and external levels of care referral processes and resources. Makes clinically appropriate referrals for identified service needs in a timely in a positive effective manner with client family and all internal and external providers. Attends any required meetings and multidisciplinary treatment team planning direct service productivity goals as defined by program. Demonstrates knowledge of program/department/agency goals and target outcomes and adheres to practice standards and to data collection and reporting all client related information in compliance with agency and is prepared for scheduled supervision. Seeks additional supervision or consultation as needed and follows through with supervisory and collaborates with community providers to provide positive system development for clients and families to promote Wheeler Clinics reputation as a quality service provider. Provides culturally competent care and maintains sensitivity to and respect for clients cultural traditions values and child abuse/neglect as mandated adheres to confidentiality guidelines and ensures that the program meets all necessary licensing regulatory and accreditation standards as related to the program staff records facility and care of to develop knowledge and understanding about the history traditions values family systems and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches skills and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.