Clinician (Medication Assisted Treatment-MAT)
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Clinician (Medication Assisted Treatment-MAT)

United Community & Family Services

Location: New London,CT, USA

Date: 2024-12-15T16:14:13Z

Job Description:
Description:UCFS is looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others! We are currently seeking a full-time (40hr) Clinician to provide clinical services for individuals, families and groups of all ages regarding behavioral, substance abuse, psychiatric or emotional issues through the development and implementation of clinical assessments, treatment plans and discharge plans.Essential Responsibilities:Provide clinical assessment and treatment client centered care consistent with quality standards of care including evidence based practices that result in improved health outcomes for clients.Assess level of risk and appropriate level of care with routine and emergency clients of all ages who may present in crisis with complex and long term mental health and/or substance abuse issues.Provide on-call support on site during hours of operation for connected and non-connected clients. Includes, but is not exclusive to: arranging for referrals to other levels of care or emergency response, reporting suspected child abuse/neglect to DCF, adhering to legal and ethical guidelines for standards of care.Participate in clinical supervision, and maintain open lines of communication with supervisor and support staff, and coordinate treatment with psychiatristsCoordinate services with relevant providers involved in a given case within and outside of UCFS (e.g. school personnel, Department of Children and Families, courts, etc.) and support continued collaboration with other providers.Why UCFS?Be part of a team where you can advance your clinical skills, make vital connections, and become an advocate for your clients and the community. You will have opportunities to cultivate and enhance your clinical skills through individual and group supervision, in-house training, and outside training. Our team is passionate about the services we provide and are committed to making a difference, while striving to become more culturally competent and affirming each day. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more.If you are committed to helping individuals, couples, and families achieve mental wellness, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.Requirements:Master's degree (MA, MFT, MSW)This position is open to both experienced clinicians and new graduatesCT State Licensure eligible for LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LADCStrong computer skills including effective use EPIC (our electronic health record system)Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred with pay differential offeredAll employees at UCFS are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19UCFS is committed to the professional development of our clinicians through:Weekly clinical supervision towards licensure hoursTraining and development opportunities to include free access to in house training and a yearly stipend for use towards trainings not offered at UCFS to earn CEU's.Team meetings and case collaborationOpportunity to develop groups with all populations with a focus on supporting you to reach your professional goalsOpportunities to be trained in specialty areas to include: ARC, TFCBT, MATCH, Treatment of Disordered Eating and Autism Spectrum DisordersUCFS prides itself in utilizing a supportive team approach to include interdepartmental collaboration to help better serve our communities.Promoting self-care for our employees including an Employee Assistance ProgramUCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Flexible hybrid schedulesCompetitive salariesGenerous paid time off including 3 weeks vacation, 4 floating holidays, paid company holidays and 10 sick days each yearMedical, dental and vision insurance401(k) plan with 6% employer contributionPaid life and disability insuranceNational Health Services Corp. Loan RepaymentUCFS does not just welcome diversity, we celebrate it! We strive for diversity throughout our organization to reflect and represent the communities we serve. UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply.
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