Adult Outpatient Clinician (PT/PD)

Description

POSITION TITLE:     Per Diem CLINICIAN (Licensed and non-licensed)

PROGRAM:               Adult Division (Therapeutic Shelter, Women & Children, and Adult Outpatient)  

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Per diem Clinicians are responsible for the direct and indirect services to behavioral health clients eligible for, seeking, or obtaining services from the agency. They are credentialed by the agency to assess, diagnose, and treat clients upon approval of the Program Managers of the Adult Division. These clinicians may be assigned to coverage of group services, individual sessions, assessments and may be assigned a caseload. This position requires flexibility with location and evening hours.

SUPERVISION:          Supervised by:        Manager of Assigned Program (WCP,THS, AOP).

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct and complete assessments with new or retuning clients, and all required documentation within the contractual, funding and licensing timelines.
• Work with clinical and management team to ensure all clients that present to the program are appropriately screened and linked to appropriate level of care and/or services.
• Collaborate with clients in the development of treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, and discharge/continuing care plans within the contractual, funding and licensing timelines.
• Facilitate group therapy and psycho-educational sessions, utilizing evidence based and research driven curriculum and interventions.
• Develop effective networking relationships with outside contractors, referral sources and community agencies
• Provide written documentation on client’s status to clients, referral sources, Department of Corrections, Court Support Services, Department of Children & Families, Employers, etc.
• Supervise urine samples for testing, perform breathalyzer testing and collect oral swab testing.
• Ensure client safety and client supervision while on shift at a residential setting. May include supervising smoke breaks, assisting with meal prep, and client transportation. 
• Organize and present time sensitive clinical information to managed care companies for the purposes of treatment authorizations and continued stay reviews.
• Participate in Rounds, team meeting, supervision and/or training (on or off site) as designated by Director of Adult Residential, Director of Adult Outpatient and Vice President of Adult Services.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have the ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality of both agency and client matters.  Must understand and be able to display the clinical knowledge and expertise necessary to perform crisis intervention.  Must maintain a satisfactory performance evaluation. Must be able to display knowledge and expertise in clinical theory and practice as it relates to the populations served by Wellmore, Inc.  Must be capable of working as a part of a team and be able to effectively communicate with both families and professionals (in writing and verbally).  Must have experience in group therapy and with working with the adult population. Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) may be required.   

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

A master’s degree in Social Work along with a Connecticut State license from the Department of Public Health (LMSW or LCSW). A Connecticut license as a Professional Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist (LPC-A, LMFT-A) with experience in working with clients diagnosed with substance use disorders will be considered. L.A.D.C is not required but welcomed in addition to primary licensure.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Must have a CT license as a mental health provider at the associate level (i.e.,: LMSW, LPCA, LMFTA); full CT licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) is preferred.

Valid driver’s license with good driving record, reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance. 

Salary : $27 - $30