Bilingual Behavioral Health Clinician

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Job description

Description:

UCFS is looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others!

We are currently seeking a full-time licensed or license-eligible bilingual (Spanish/English) Clinician to provide multi-faceted client centered services to children, adolescents and their families with behavioral health needs. The ideal candidate should be comfortable counseling individuals, families, couples or groups regarding psychological, behavioral or emotional problems by developing and implementing clinical assessment and clinical treatment plans. This position will split time between our Norwich and New London BHS facilities.

Essential 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.
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.

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, while striving to become more culturally competent and affirming each day. 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 helping individuals, couples, and families achieve mental wellness, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Requirements:
Master's degree (MA, MFT, MSW)
New graduates are welcome to apply
CT State Licensure eligible (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)
1-3 years of experience providing counseling and therapy services in outpatient setting a plus
EBP and/or ASD experience preferred

Additional Qualifications:

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills a must
Strong computer skills including effective use EPIC (our electronic health record system)
Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred with pay differential offered
All employees at UCFS are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19

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 to 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 offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Flexible hybrid remote & on-site schedules
Competitive salaries
Generous paid time off including 3 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays, paid company holidays and 10 sick days each year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
Paid life and disability insurance
National Health Services Corp. Loan Repayment

UCFS does not just welcome diversity, we celebrate it! We strive for diversity throughout our organization to reflect and represent the communities we serve. UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply.

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