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New Era Rehabilitation Center
Licensed Clinical Therapist
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$38,529 / year median in Connecticut
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Licensed Clinical Therapist New Era Rehabilitation Center Bridgeport, CT Job Details Temporary | Contract | Internship 1 day ago Qualifications LMFT Client assessment in therapy LMFTA Doctoral degree Intake Client rapport building LPC Care documentation Family counseling Mid-level Outpatient experience Master's degree Transitional care planning in clinical case management Healthcare referral management Pre-authorization review for utilization management Utilization management Marriage & family therapy Clinical assessment documentation Mental health assessments Patient care Resource utilization in healthcare Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Concurrent review in utilization management Patient interaction Patient treatment Care conference participation Continuation mental treatment planning Full Job Description Qualifications Holds active full clinical license in the state of Connecticut Associate License Welcome (LPC, LMFT, LPC-A, LMFT-A), required Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required Completion of Connecticut state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions, required Registration number with the state of Connecticut, required Responsibilities The Program Therapist assists and supports clients from admission through discharge The Program Therapist provides clinical assessments and contributes insightful, practical and meaningful information to the development of treatment plans They orient new clients to the treatment program and makes introductions to the staff and other program participants Ensures clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment Establish therapeutic rapport with patients Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly