Clinician (LMSW/LPCA)

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Job description

_ HYRBID ONSITE/REMOTE SCHEDULES AVAILABLE! _

_ Eligible for $3,000 - $5,000 Sign-On Incentive! _

_ EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE: _
_ NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS (NHSC) 2 & 3 YEAR LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS AVAILABLE _
_ Earn up to 20 paid vacation days per year, plus _
_ 13 paid holidays annually! _
_ Additional paid time off includes Continuing Medical Education time, sick time, floating holidays, and personal time _
_ Company-paid Life Insurance _
_ Company-paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance _
_ 401K _
_ Opt-in benefits available: Aflac, Pet Insurance, Employee/Spouse/Child Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability _
_ Plus, Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance! _
_ Option available for hybrid onsite/remote schedule; work remotely up to two days per week following initial training period. _

Position Overview :

Provide individual and group therapy in a community-based outpatient clinic. Using Carelogic software, the Clinician will document all clinical services provided in accordance with DMHAS and SCSI expectations. The Clinician is expected to manage caseload assigned, including all documentation, in a timely manner, as well as attend team meetings and clinical supervisions.

Title: Clinician

Reports to : Director of Outpatient Services

Department: Outpatient Clinic

Classification:

LMSW/LPCA: Non-exempt, Non-union

LCSW/LPC : Exempt, Union

Hours:

Full Time; Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

_Hybrid Remote/Onsite Schedules Available for Full Time Clinicians (Up to two (2) days per week remote, following initial training period)._

Salary:

Eligible for $3,000 - $5,000 Sign-On Incentive!

_ Salary (varies by licensure) _

LCSW/LPC: $65,000 - $72, 000annually

LMSW/LPCA: $54,000 - $55,000 annually

Essential Functions:
Provides individual, group, and family therapy to an assigned caseload. Must meet agency established productivity goals.
Completes intake assessments as directed by the Director of Outpatient Services. Completes treatment plan reviews that include updates on client progress at least every ninety (90) days and discharge summaries whenever a case is closed.
Conducts crisis assessments as assigned.
Produces documentation which is legible and relates to recovery goals as documented in recovery plans.
Provides coverage and support for Intake Department as assigned.
Documents all client contacts in the client's electronic medical record.
Completes all documentation i.e., referrals, treatment plans, reassessment, and progress notes in accordance with the agency's Quality Assurance standards and in a timely manner.
Provides appropriate linkage with community resources, e.g., social, residential, and rehabilitation services.
Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of all agency programs and program criteria.
Attends the mandatory PSRB Acquittee Fundamental Training Program and refresher courses in accordance with DMHAS requirements. Understands the responsibilities of community providers when providing services to an acquittee.
Completes client file reviews in the designated timelines as advised and/or written by the Director of Outpatient Services, Senior Director of Quality, or designee.
Provides mentorship to students participating in an internship or employees who are in a Counselor or Social Worker role ultimately seeking clinical licensure.
Actively participates in or leads supervision, multi-disciplinary team meetings, Risk Review, agency committees and program safety drills.
Manages case load, regularly reviews in CareLogic software, performing utilization reviews independently.
Adheres to all agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to confidentiality and the code of ethics.
Attends and participates in training, both to maintain State of CT licensure and as required by the agency. Supervises interns, as needed.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Behavioral Health Science;
Connecticut LCSW, LPC, LMSW or LPCA licensure required (LCSW/LPC preferred)
Experience providing assessments, individual and group therapy, discharge planning, and referral services to adults with severe mental illness, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders
Must be billable for services provided to clients with Medicare and private insurance coverage
CPR/First Aid Certified.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Physical Qualifications:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and climb stairs. The employee frequently is required to walk, talk and/or hear; Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes; Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. The employee is occasionally required to stand and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this position include the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sound Community Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Addiction Medicine
Psychiatry
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends

Application Question(s):
Are you now, or have you ever been, a client receiving services from SCSI?
Are you related to (e.g. blood affiliation, marriage, relationship similar to a blood relative) a current client of Sound Community Services?
Are you engaged in a romantic relationship with a current client of SCSI?
Are you related to (e.g. blood affiliation, marriage, relationship similar to a blood relative), or in a close personal relationship with (e.g. dating, engaged) a current Employee or Board member of Sound Community Services, Inc.? If yes, please provide the name of the SCSI Employee or Board Member to whom you are related, or in a close personal relationship with.
Were you referred to apply to SCSI by a current employee or Board Member? If yes, please provide their name so we may thank them for referring you!

Education:
Master's (Required)

Experience:
Group/Individual Therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
LCSW/LPC (Preferred)
LMSW/LPCA (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New London, CT 06320

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