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.
Description CT Institute For Communities, Inc. / CIFC Health is seeking to hire a licensed behavioral health clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) to provide school-based therapy to CIFC Health patients. This position is full-time during the school year (44 week) position. Typical hours are 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Summers are optional on a limited part-time basis. School Based Health Center Clinicians perform diagnostic psychosocial evaluations, develop care plan with clients and their families, offers individual, family, or group therapy as appropriate, conduct care coordination, and document all clinical interventions in accordance with CIFC Health policy and state regulatory expectations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL
Completes initial behavioral health evaluations; individual, group and family psychotherapy with children in an outpatient clinic within a school. Conduct outreach within the school to identify students who would benefit from in-school mental health therapy. Consults with providers within and outside the agency regarding the treatment plan and progress of the patients. Coordinates as needed with psychiatric consultants for diagnostic and consultative needs; refers as necessary for medication management. Attends clinical Team Meetings as assigned Meets productivity standards as outlined annually during employee's performance appraisal review with a focus on quality clinical care. Encourages clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships. Perform crisis interventions with clients. Assess for immediate safety concerns, including: high risk patients/clients who may be at risk for homicide, suicide and domestic violence. Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with identified goals. Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge according to state regulatory and joint commission standards. Evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing treatment on clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives. Modify treatment activities or approaches, as needed, to comply with changes in clients' status. Work with and Support family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients or patients. Maintain awareness within discipline about new developments in the field Gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Completes all documentation required by state regulations, and CIFC Behavioral Health department by laws in a timely manner, included by not limited to intake, prior authorization request, progress notes, treatment plan documentation, and discharge. Completes and locks all treatment notes no later than 72 hours following visit. Completes reports as required for outside agencies such as DCF, Family Relations, probation, and others with appropriate releases signed by clients. Participates as a member of agency wide committees as assigned. Requirements Must hold current CT LCSW, LPC, or LMFT License issued by DPH. Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Competitive compensation / commensurate with experience. CIFC Health is a NACHC approved site, eligible for the submission of loan forgiveness applications.
