SAMHSA Clinician II

UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CTs best choice for patient-centered healthcare!

We are currently seeking a SAMHSA Clinician II who will provide clinical assessment treatment and client centered care consistent with quality standards of care including evidence-based practices that result in improved health outcomes for clients primarily focused on ages 0-6 regarding psychological behavioral or emotional problems in this grant funded program.

UCFS Hours of Operation: Open 8:00am - 7:00pm; Hours Vary By Day & Location

(We are also open on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month)

Expected Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours/week

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess evaluate and diagnose mental emotional developmental and behavioral difficulties in children and families based on clinical standard of practice in outpatient-based setting.
• Manage and monitor individual productivity through weekly monitoring of short-term and long-term goals.
• Assess level of risk and need respond to crises and implement an appropriate level of care
• Formulate treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on assessments.
• Provide clinical/consultative treatment services that are strength based and client centered to children and families.
• Participate in weekly individual and group supervisions as well as any other departmental meetings.
• Coordinate services with other relevant providers involved in a given case (e.g. school personnel Department of Children and Families courts etc.)
• Support caregiver understanding of child development attachment and parenting skills
• Provide on-call support on site during hours of operation for connected and non-connected clients. Includes but is not exclusive to arranging for referrals to other levels of care or emergency response reporting suspected child abuse/neglect to DCF adhering to legal and ethical guidelines for standards of care.

Why UCFS

Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS a Federally Qualified Health Center we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services primary care dental case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Masters degree - M.A. M.F.T. M.S.W.
• 3 years of clinical experience
• 4 years experience working with children and caregivers
• 1 year of experience working with a trauma-based population highly preferred

Minimum Certificates Licenses Registrations

• Must hold a CT state LCSW LPC or LMFT
• Completion of ARC training within 6 months of hire
• Eligible to obtain ARC Certified or training completed

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Access to transportation for travel to other UCFS sites in Griswold Norwich New London and Plainfield CT as needed
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in EHR EPIC highly preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Self-awareness and critical thinking skills.

UCFS Healthcare Offers a Competitive Benefits & Perks Package to Our Hardworking Team Which Can Include:

• Financial - Yearly Performance Merit Increases; Gain Share Program; Local & Online Discounts
• Income Security - 401(k) Plan 6% Employer Contributions; Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Health & Wellness - Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Wellness Programs; Decompression Spaces
• Time Off - Generous Paid Time Off Starting at 3 Weeks Vacation 4 Floating Holidays 10 Sick Days 8 Federal Holidays
• Growth - Employee-Led Committees; NHSC Loan Repayment Opportunities; PSLF Eligibility; Career Path Ladders; Employer Paid Learning & Development Programs
• Fun - Appreciation Education and Team-Building Events

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EEO Policy:

UCFSis strongly committed to a workplace environment that respects appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting an enriching work culture UCFS will continue to better serve our communities and provide quality patient client and resident care and an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation and genetic information or disability as defined and required by applicable state and federal laws. Additionally UCFS prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because they have engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.