Continuum of Care
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Clinician I
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Continuum of Care 3rd Shift: 16 hours Friday and Saturday 12am - 8am Scope of Service: Provides a comprehensive array of direct clinical services to adults and families with mental health, intellectual and/or addiction disorders. Counsels and provides psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation services in individual and group settings to facilitate independence with identified treatment goals toward symptom management. Carries a clinical case load as assigned, coordinates services, including assessments and triage of clients. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
Client/Clinical Care: Establishes rapport and positive working relationships with clients while maintaining professional ethics and boundaries as a clinician.
Carries clinical case load and provides clinical case management services, including referrals to appropriate levels of care as assigned.
Assesses, counsels, and provides psychotherapeutic treatment, rehabilitation, and care coordination for adults and families with mental illness and/or addiction disorders.
Conducts intake assessments/psychosocial, mental health status, and diagnostic/functional assessments; translates this information into medically necessary, multidisciplinary treatment plans.
Develops and maintains individualized plans of care for each client assigned.
Meets outpatient productivity standards as set forth by Continuum of Care, Inc.
Provides timely and accurate documentation for medical necessity billing of services provided.
Assures preauthorizations are complete for clients and that medical necessity standards are met.
Facilitates/cofacilitates psychoeducational groups as indicated.
Provides clinical triage to facilitate necessary services, such as inpatient hospitalization, when indicated.
Responds to crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions as outlined in the agency policy for Nonviolent Practices.
Collaborates with families and outside treaters to integrate them into the treatment planning process, as indicated.
Participates in quality assurance/program evaluation efforts and uses data in day-to-day practice.
Communicates with supervisor regarding high-risk events and other concerns highlighted by Program Director.
Completes other duties as assigned.
Environmental Responsibilities
Maintains a clean, well-organized work environment including general office maintenance and vehicle inspections.
Ensures that all egresses and walkways are clear to support workplace safety.
Participates in property upkeep and sanitation of medication areas, common areas, kitchens, bathrooms, etc. as applicable to program site.
Notifies supervisor of any maintenance and/or safety issues and generates work orders as needed.
Conducts and participates in fire and emergency evacuation drills, and reviews the emergency preparedness plan as outlined in agency policy.
Completes other designated environmental tasks as assigned.
Quality Assurance
Adheres to policies and practices as outlined in the staff handbook and program operations manual.
Maintains respectful, constructive, professional, ethical, and cooperative interactions with colleagues and providers.
Upholds HIPAA regulations and secures all necessary releases of information for outside communication.
Models culturally competent behavior when interacting with clients and staff.
Maintains accurate electronic records and case files in accordance with programming, contractual, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
Adheres to CARF standards where applicable and participates in agency committee work when available.
Completes trainings as required per program contract and agency policy and attends relevant in-services and meetings.
Maintains license in good standing for services delivered, as required.
Qualifications
Master’s degree required with a minimum of one (1) year post graduate experience in the behavioral health field. Clinician I positions include LMSW, LPCA, or MFT.
Prior experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and/or addiction.
Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with clean record is required and must be maintained.
Knowledge of the community support system and resources is preferred.
CPR/First Aid certification offered as part of orientation. Employee responsible for maintaining ongoing certification.
Clinician required to maintain personal professional liability insurance.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping.
Benefits
Competitive Wages
401(k) with company match up to 3.5%
Medical, Dental, and Vision
FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
Company-Sponsored Employee Assistance Program
Company Sponsored Life, AD&D and LTD
Colonial Supplemental Insurance
Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible FT 40 & PT
Additional Information
Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours a year
12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Mental Health Care
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Join to apply for the
Clinician I
role at
Continuum of Care 3rd Shift: 16 hours Friday and Saturday 12am - 8am Scope of Service: Provides a comprehensive array of direct clinical services to adults and families with mental health, intellectual and/or addiction disorders. Counsels and provides psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation services in individual and group settings to facilitate independence with identified treatment goals toward symptom management. Carries a clinical case load as assigned, coordinates services, including assessments and triage of clients. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
Client/Clinical Care: Establishes rapport and positive working relationships with clients while maintaining professional ethics and boundaries as a clinician.
Carries clinical case load and provides clinical case management services, including referrals to appropriate levels of care as assigned.
Assesses, counsels, and provides psychotherapeutic treatment, rehabilitation, and care coordination for adults and families with mental illness and/or addiction disorders.
Conducts intake assessments/psychosocial, mental health status, and diagnostic/functional assessments; translates this information into medically necessary, multidisciplinary treatment plans.
Develops and maintains individualized plans of care for each client assigned.
Meets outpatient productivity standards as set forth by Continuum of Care, Inc.
Provides timely and accurate documentation for medical necessity billing of services provided.
Assures preauthorizations are complete for clients and that medical necessity standards are met.
Facilitates/cofacilitates psychoeducational groups as indicated.
Provides clinical triage to facilitate necessary services, such as inpatient hospitalization, when indicated.
Responds to crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions as outlined in the agency policy for Nonviolent Practices.
Collaborates with families and outside treaters to integrate them into the treatment planning process, as indicated.
Participates in quality assurance/program evaluation efforts and uses data in day-to-day practice.
Communicates with supervisor regarding high-risk events and other concerns highlighted by Program Director.
Completes other duties as assigned.
Environmental Responsibilities
Maintains a clean, well-organized work environment including general office maintenance and vehicle inspections.
Ensures that all egresses and walkways are clear to support workplace safety.
Participates in property upkeep and sanitation of medication areas, common areas, kitchens, bathrooms, etc. as applicable to program site.
Notifies supervisor of any maintenance and/or safety issues and generates work orders as needed.
Conducts and participates in fire and emergency evacuation drills, and reviews the emergency preparedness plan as outlined in agency policy.
Completes other designated environmental tasks as assigned.
Quality Assurance
Adheres to policies and practices as outlined in the staff handbook and program operations manual.
Maintains respectful, constructive, professional, ethical, and cooperative interactions with colleagues and providers.
Upholds HIPAA regulations and secures all necessary releases of information for outside communication.
Models culturally competent behavior when interacting with clients and staff.
Maintains accurate electronic records and case files in accordance with programming, contractual, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
Adheres to CARF standards where applicable and participates in agency committee work when available.
Completes trainings as required per program contract and agency policy and attends relevant in-services and meetings.
Maintains license in good standing for services delivered, as required.
Qualifications
Master’s degree required with a minimum of one (1) year post graduate experience in the behavioral health field. Clinician I positions include LMSW, LPCA, or MFT.
Prior experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and/or addiction.
Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with clean record is required and must be maintained.
Knowledge of the community support system and resources is preferred.
CPR/First Aid certification offered as part of orientation. Employee responsible for maintaining ongoing certification.
Clinician required to maintain personal professional liability insurance.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping.
Benefits
Competitive Wages
401(k) with company match up to 3.5%
Medical, Dental, and Vision
FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
Company-Sponsored Employee Assistance Program
Company Sponsored Life, AD&D and LTD
Colonial Supplemental Insurance
Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible FT 40 & PT
Additional Information
Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours a year
12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Mental Health Care
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