Behavioral Health Clinician I - MDFTR - $6,000 Sign-On Bonus

Clinicians will be paid a $6,000 sign-on bonus!

Paid out at $3,000 upon successful completion at 90 days & $3,000 at 6 months

This position consists of approximately 80-85% travel with 15-20% in-office time.

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 CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare!

We are currently seeking a Clinician to join our growing team to provide treatment services to adult parents or caregivers of young children to address substance use and mental health issues that could impact their parenting.

Along with their team members, clinicians will be fully trained to provide families the Multidimensional Family Therapy and Recovery (MDFTR) model.

MDFTR is an evidence-based approach that seeks to eliminate barriers to accessing treatment by providing family therapy to clients in the clinic, in their homes, or in the community. The MDFTR model uses a team approach in working with families.

Clinicians work under the direction of a supervisor and are paired with a therapist assistant to deliver MDFTR to up to six (6) families at a time. This small caseload allows the MDFTR team to work focused and intensively with families to address their needs.

Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week; Monday through Friday. The hours may vary due to client need with on-call expectations, as well as some evening shifts.

Outline of Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct clinical assessments to evaluate and diagnose mental, emotional and behavioral disorders in adults and families

Develop treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on assessments

Provide Weekly MDFTR Sessions to Clients

• Maintain line of communication with supervisor, therapist assistant, and other support staff, including coordinating care with psychiatrists
• Maintain collaborative relationship with family members and other service providers
• Complete training in the UCFS electronic health record system, EPIC.
• Complete all required documentation within a timely manner.

Participate in required training to become certified to deliver MDFTR. These trainings are at no cost and may provide continuing education credits toward licensure.

Record active sessions via phone or computer to enhance the model knowledge and implementation ability of MDFTR

• Respond to crises by phone, assess need and implement appropriate response.
• Rotate after-hours on-call with other program staff; paid on-call

Why UCFS?

Be part of a team where you can advance your clinical skills, make vital connections, and become an advocate for your clients and the community. You will have opportunities to cultivate and enhance your clinical skills through individual and group supervision, in-house training, and outside training.

Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference. 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.

Requirements

• Minimum Education and Experience
• Master's degree (M.A., M.F.T., M.S.W.)
• 1 year of clinical behavioral health experience (experience with community-based family service provision and substance abuse recovery highly preferred)
• Minimum Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• A valid driver’s license and state mandated levels of auto liability insurance required
• Must hold a CT state LMSW, LPC-A or MFTA
• Eligibility to obtain CT LCSW, LPC, or MFT
• Minimum Skills and Abilities
• Strong computer skills including effective use EPIC (our electronic health record system)
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred with pay differential offered
• Demonstrated client service, communications & interpersonal skills
• Commitment to client centered service provision and a team focus actively partaking within an inclusive and participative culture & work environment.
• Ability to work independently, off-site, using remote access.
• Ability to travel on-the-job with own reliable insured vehicle within New London County
• Ability to effectively use MS Office Suite, especially Outlook

UCFS is committed to the professional development of our clinicians through:

Weekly Clinical Supervision Towards Licensure Hours

Training and development opportunities to include free access to in house training and a yearly stipend for use towards trainings not offered at UCFS to earn CEU’s.

Team Meetings and Case Collaboration

Opportunity to develop groups with all populations with a focus on supporting you to reach your professional goals

Opportunities to be trained in specialty areas that include: ARC, TFCBT, MATCH, Treatment of Disordered Eating and Autism Spectrum Disorders

UCFS prides itself in utilizing a supportive team approach to include interdepartmental collaboration to help better serve our communities.

Promoting self-care for our employees including an Employee Assistance Program

• 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

UCFS is 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 services.

UCFS is 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.