Outpatient Clinician Position Available In Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut

Outpatient Clinician Connecticut Renaissance – 3.4 Bridgeport, CT Job Details Full-time $63,000 – $69,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications

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Full Job Description Summary:

• The Outpatient Clinician is responsible for providing direct and indirect outpatient clinical services to individuals with psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, and/or co-occurring disorders.

This position will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to create an individualized recovery program for each client. This position will provide effective client supervision and counseling services for both individual and group as well as facilitate treatment plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain flexible schedule to provide individual and group therapy.
• Provide all required concurrent authorization content in accordance with the ASAM criteria to support continued stay, as indicated, throughout the episode care. Provide appropriate information to billing personnel as required.
• Complete all treatment planning and discharge documentation according to policy while incorporating ASAM criteria and risk assessment.
• Input all clinical documentation in Connecticut Renaissance’s EHR accurately and timely.
• Communicate with referral sources on the status of each client’s progress and performance within the program, including the preparation of reports.
• Participate in all required internal and external meetings.
• Provide urinalysis/breathalyzer testing when indicated and within guidelines of monitoring.
• Attend all required trainings to enhance knowledge and skill level.
• Adhere to state and federal regulations and standards of accreditation, licensure and funding sources.
• Meet agency outcomes and performance measures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

Knowledge Of:

• Diagnosis and assessment of co-occurring disorders.
• Fee for service and billing requirements for outpatient services.

Electronic Health Record Ability To:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Manage priorities effectively to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to employ effective organizational skills to meet goals
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Education and Experience:

• Master Degree with Licensure in Behavioral Health (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) in CT. Additional LADC a plus.
• Associate Licensure in Behavioral Health (LPC-A, LMSW, LMFT-A) eligible.
• Minimum of 3 years of working experience in behavioral health field.
• Experience in trauma informed care preferred.
• Experience with substance abuse clients, co-occurring diagnosed clients, including but not limited to those with Gambling Disorder (and loved ones) preferred.

Other:

• Must be dependable and reliable; detail oriented; and able to interface easily with clients, staff, and referral sources.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
• Position requires climbing stairs and the ability to lift 20lbs or more
• May need to travel to other CTR locations
• Must successfully complete the introductory probationary employment period.
• Must have a valid CT driver’s license.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. This job description covers the most significant duties but does not exclude other assignments or related duties. #CTRHP1

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$63,000.00 – $69,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Evening shift

Work Location:

In person