Clinician-LCSW

Full-Time

Description

We are currently looking for strong LCSW's to join our team. We have openings in both our child and adult outpatient programs.


Provides Full-Range of Clinical Services for Clients with mental illness, addictions
        and/or serious emotional disorders.        

                        -    Completes intake assessment and diagnosis.
        -    Coordinates client-centered treatment planning.
        -    Works with client to develop treatment plan to meet presenting problems and needs.
        -    Documents ongoing client progress.
        -    Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
                -    Works with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural supports.
    -    Determines appropriate treatment services for assigned clients to assist them in
        staying in the community and resuming occupational, educational and/or leisure
        activities.
    -    Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.
    -    Develops and provides group therapy and psychoeducational groups designed to aid
        clients in understanding and managing their symptoms.
    -    Provides individual therapy when indicated to aid clients in maintaining or improving their
                level of functioning.
            -    Provides family therapy and consultation when indicated to assist clients and families
            in learning about and managing mental illness and/or behavioral issues.
        -    Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
        -    Performs home or outreach visits when appropriate.

•    Responsible for Maintaining Client and Staff Records According to Agency Policy        
    -    Completes intake and discharge recordkeeping.
    -    Keeps all client progress notes, treatment plans and other records up-to-date.
    -    Completes all agency statistical and other recordkeeping according to agency
        policy and procedures.

•    Participates as Full Member of Team.                                    -    Attends and participates actively in assigned team and staff meetings.
    -    Consults with other team members.
    -    Covers for other staff during periods of vacation or absence.
    -    Participates in weekly supervision to review client and
        program progress.
        - Collaborates with other agency staff and external providers who are working with client.
        
•    Participates Actively in Maintaining a Safe and Positive Environment            
    -    Keeps abreast of all agency policies and procedures.
    -    Reports client injuries and incidents to supervisor.
    -    Sets positive example of interaction with clients and other staff.
    -    Takes initiative in interaction with clients in order to set an example of
        appropriate relationships.
    -    Maintains client confidentiality.
    
•    Additional Duties and Responsibilities                                        
    -    Keeps abreast of current ideas, theories and research regarding treatment of population served.    -    Transports clients, when necessary using agency vehicles and, when appropriate, personal             vehicle.
    -    May perform other assignments and duties, as area needs require.

Minimum Requirements

Requires a Masters degree in a mental health field which is eligible for licensing in the State of Connecticut
-Current Licensure as an LCSW is required.
-Commitment to providing high quality mental health services to Adults and/or Children in need of service
-Significant prior experience providing clinical outpatient assessment and treatment services to adults with a wide range of emotional disorders, mental illness and substance abuse issues.
-Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply