Clinician

Clinician 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars New Haven, CT Full-time Community Resources for Justice 188 reviews Full-time Ask Yourself... Am I a licensed Clinician who thrives on autonomy, complexity, and accountability? Is my work is driven by purpose? Do I want to make a meaningful difference where it matters most? Yes! This is the role for you!

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As the sole clinician, you'll provide consistent, high impact care to 25-34 justice involved individuals living with severe and persistent mental health conditions. This is front line, outcomes focused work for clinicians who believe in recovery, accountability, and the power of skilled intervention—even in complex systems. You won't do this alone. You'll partner with a dedicated Case Worker and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team that includes a Supervisor, APRN, and Physician. The environment is documentation heavy and clinically rigorous, reflecting the responsibility we carry to our clients, the courts, and the community. If you're motivated by service, energized by challenge, and committed to delivering thoughtful, ethical care to an often overlooked population, this role was built for you. SUMMARY Work with us as part of the clinical team to provide outpatient individual and group therapy both in general outpatient and intensive outpatient programs. Provide clinical assessment including behavioral health diagnosis and referral for medication management when needed. Perform initial screening, intake and assessment, crisis intervention, provide individual, group, mental health and/or substance abuse therapy, referral for treatment not provided by the program, client education, and treatment planning.

ESSENTIAL CLINICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following: Perform biopsychosocial evaluations/treatments for a panel of clients with mental health and substance use disorders. Assist the clinical team by providing strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed assessments and treatment to clients with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Provide crisis intervention as needed. Assist with monitoring substance use toxicology screens as needed. Collaborate with other members of the client's clinical team. Advise and inform clients, staff, or other team members to advance the treatment plan. Provide therapy services to clients meeting access standards, daily service targets, and quality goals. Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned. Perform record keeping in accordance with Health Information Services and other Center requirements. Complete daily service documentation. Provide court reports and other mandated reporting to CT Judicial branch Court Support Service Division Complete initial assessment forms. Complete progress notes with appropriate format. Complete a clear, specific, behaviorally oriented treatment plan with client. Complete insurance documentation as required. Complete required reports and evaluations. Follow required office procedures in a cooperative manner. Obtain insurance authorization and ensure proper documentation meets quality standards and insurance standards. Communicate with various local agencies and other departments or teams at The Center. Work in cooperation with co-workers and supervisory staff. Attend mandatory in-service trainings and other trainings required for renewal of licensure. Serve on appropriate Center committees as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in social work, counseling or related field and relevant clinical experience.

Behavioral Health Licensure such as:

LCSW or LPC are highly preferred. We will also consider LMSW or LPC-A who are on track to LCSW or LPC. Experience providing mental health and substance abuse treatment both group and individual therapy preferred. Experienced in providing Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Dialectical Behavioral Treatment, Seeking Safety Treatment, and working with criminal justice population preferred.

BENEFITS

Full time employees at Community Resources or Justice enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to Medical Dental Vision

FSA 401K

with match Tuition Reimbursement Life Insurance Paid Time Off, Sick and Holiday pay #INDC1