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JobsCounselor JobsHealthcare Jobs in ConnecticutBehavioral Health Clinician I - MDFTR - $6,000 Sign-On Bonus

Pays $58k-$60k — $15k below the Counselor market median of ~$75k (292 jobs)

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UCFS Healthcare
Norwich, Connecticut

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

CounselorIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time
Posted 49m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time, M-F with some evenings and on-call. 80-85% travel. $58K-$60K + $6K sign-on. Norwich, CT.

Join UCFS Healthcare as a Behavioral Health Clinician I – MDFTR, $6K Sign-On in Norwich, Connecticut. 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $58K - $60K
  • Signing bonus: $6,000.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • 401(k) with 6% employer contribution
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off (3 weeks vacation, 4 floating holidays, 10 sick days, 8 federal holidays)

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers weekends off, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with UCFS Healthcare in Norwich, Connecticut.

Key Responsibilities

The clinician will provide Multidimensional Family Therapy and Recovery (MDFTR) services to adult parents addressing substance use and mental health issues. Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and maintaining collaborative relationships with families and support staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess at least one year of clinical behavioral health experience. A valid driver's license and current Connecticut licensure (LMSW, LPC-A, or MFTA) are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentFamily therapySubstance abuse counselingMental health diagnosisTreatment planningCrisis interventionCase managementElectronic health recordsEpicCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTime managementTeam collaborationDrivingMicrosoft office suite

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 292 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About UCFS Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Norwich, CT
201-500 employees
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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $6,000
401(k) with 6% employer contribution
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off (3 weeks vacation, 4 floating holidays, 10 sick days, 8 federal holidays)
NHSC Loan Repayment Opportunities
PSLF Eligibility
Yearly stipend for trainings
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