Behavioral Health Clinician I

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 seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician I who will provide clinical services for individuals, children and families, couples or groups of all ages regarding behavioral, substance abuse, psychiatric or emotional issues through the development and implementation of clinical assessments, treatment plans and discharge plans.

• 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 - Evenings 2-3 times per week

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities

Provide clinical assessment and treatment client centered care consistent with quality standards of care including evidence-based practices that result in improved health outcomes for clients.

Manage and monitor individual productivity through weekly monitoring of short-term and long-term goals.

Maintain documentation standards (inclusive of proficiency with electronic documentation) for all records required by agency licensees and payer sources such as DCF, DMHAS, CT-BHP, and Medicaid within a timely fashion.

Assess level of risk and appropriate level of care with routine and emergency clients of all ages who may present in crisis with complex and long-term mental health and/or substance abuse issues.

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.

Participate in clinical supervision, and maintain open lines of communication with supervisor and support staff, and coordinate treatment with psychiatrists; work actively toward obtaining professional licensure

Coordinate services with relevant providers involved in a given case within and outside of UCFS (e. g. school personnel, Department of Children and Families, courts, etc.) and support continued collaboration with other providers.

Maintain professional licensure and participate in continuing education and other professional development activities.

Other duties as assigned by Program Supervisor, Coordinator or Practice Manager

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.

Requirements

• Minimum Education and Experience
• Master's degree (M.A., M.F.T., M.S.W.),
• 2 years experience working with children and families
• Minimum Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Must hold a CT state LMSW, LPC-A or MFTA
• Minimum Skills and Abilities
• Experience providing behavioral health services to children and families preferred
• Availability to work evening hours as needed
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment
• Proficiency in EHR systems; EPIC experience highly preferred
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite
• 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

Automated Employment Decision Technology (AEDT) Notice (CT CART Act):

To assist our recruiting team, this application process may use the algorithmic features of LinkedIn (Candidate Fit / Top Match), and Handshake (Talent List Sorting), as well as on other platforms we may use. We use these automated technologies specifically to prioritize incoming applications, sort applicant lists, and match candidate profiles based on how closely provided skills, job history, experience, abilities align with our job criteria.

While a human recruiter reviews candidates and makes all final hiring and interview decisions, these automated platform tools serve as a material factor in our initial screening pipeline. These systems process data from your submitted resume, application, and public platform profiles. For inquiries or questions regarding the use of this technology, please contact us at PeopleServicesTeam@ucfs.org

EEO Policy

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.