Responsible for direct Behavioral Health services delivered to the client. Direct services may include assessment, individual, group and/or family therapy. The Senior Clinician is responsible for case related duties, which may include case management, insurance authorization, and disposition planning. Responsible for on-going communication/updating the Program Director on all clinical and administrative matters. Assume leadership activities as directed by the Program Director or Assistant Program Director of our Child and Family Guidance Clinic.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provides professional clinical services to individual clients, groups of clients, and/or families in the CS-HHC setting or general community.

Responsible for on-going communication/updating the Program Director on all clinical, program, and administrative matters.

Supervises and evaluates assigned personnel in the performance of their required duties. Provides appropriate feedback and conducts timely, fair and accurate performance reviews.

Always maintains client confidentiality and ensures to follow agency, state and HIPAA laws.

Formulates bio-psychosocial assessments and diagnosis, treatment plans/reviews and goals according to a site-specific timeline.

Evaluates data relating to the bio-psychosocial consequences of physical and emotional illness, developmental disability and/or substance abuse.

Implements standardized evaluations or assessments in conjunction with multidisciplinary team as appropriate.

Ensures required documentation is complete, timely and accurate at all times.

Establishes and maintains good working relationships with community agencies.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Master’s Degree in a Behavioral Health field required. Must hold valid a CT LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC or Licensed Psychologist or equivalent licensure as approved by Chief of Behavioral Health and Hiring Manager. CPR certification required.

Minimum of two (2) years experience working with relevant population required (internship may qualify as experience).

Supervisory and managerial skills are essential.

Knowledge and competency regarding diagnosis, assessment and treatment of behavioral health services.

Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.

Ability to work with interdisciplinary team. Ability to generate high levels of client satisfaction.

Must demonstrate age specific/population specific competencies in area(s) of practice.

Knowledge and skills related to individual, group and family system dynamics. Must demonstrate cultural competence.

Cornell Scott Hill Health Center Offers Outstanding Benefits that include:

Above market and competitive salaries

Employee Referral Bonus Program

License reimbursement

HRSA and Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Generous paid time off

COBRA Reimbursement

401(k) with match up to 5 percent

Sign on Bonus for Bilingual candidates

Travel within the State of Connecticut is required on an occasional basis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.