PROUD Clinician

POSITION SUMMARYThe PROUD (Parents Recovering from Opioid Use Disorder) Clinician provides clinical and case management services for adults ages 18 in an integrated health care setting that provides primary care behavioral health and dental services. The Clinician will foster positive working relationships with co-workers clients and external key stakeholders. The Clinician provides leadership motivation and support to staff manages the referrals admission and discharge processes for clients and ensures the integrity of the program PROUD program supports women who are pregnant or parenting young children and who have active substance use concerns or a substance use history (including opioid use or related disorder).EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONSMasters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy Counseling Social Work or related license eligible field or a doctoral degree in Psychology is required. Applicant must have knowledge/experience of substance use and working with pregnant and parenting hold one of the following credentials: LMSW LCSW LMFTA LMFT LPCA LPC or licensed or license-eligible Psychologist in the State of CT area. Position includes providing in home/office/virtual visits community outreach and 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 opportunitiesMaintain Work-Life Harmony:Recharge with generous paid time off including:15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge8 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 in accordance 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 knowledge of psychopathology and other behavioral health concerns and primary modalities of psychotherapeutic intervention. Triages clinical emergencies and implements program specific safety and consultation protocols. Utilizes best practices and evidenced based practice models where appropriate and adheres to integrated health model and program 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 clinical leadership by implementing promoting and sustaining evidenced based and best practice models of prevention intervention and guidance and crisis support to with program manager or designee to develop monitor and analyze clinical and program performance and outcomes and develops and monitors quality improvement program and collaborates with and other community providers to provide positive system development for clients and families to promote Wheeler Clinics reputation as a quality service as role model for staff to promote strong work ethic and adherence to model specific that staff provides culturally competent care and maintains sensitivity to and respect for clients cultural traditions values and training and technical assistance to clinicians on utilization of the electronic health 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 the orientation of new clinician 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.