Fee for Service - Proud Clinician

PROUD Clinician Position

Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

Position Summary

The PROUD Clinician provides clinical and case management services for adults ages 18+ in an integrated health care setting that provides primary care, behavioral health, and dental services. The Clinician will foster positive working relationships with co-workers, clients, and external key stakeholders. The Clinician provides leadership, motivation, and support to staff, manages the referrals, admission, and discharge processes for clients, and ensures the integrity of the program model.

The PROUD program supports women who are pregnant or parenting young children, and who have active substance use concerns or a substance use history (including opioid use or related disorder).

Education And Experience/Qualifications

Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or related license eligible field or a doctoral degree in Psychology is required. Applicant must have knowledge/experience of substance use and working with pregnant and parenting women. Must hold one of the following credentials: LMSW, LCSW, LMFTA, LMFT, LPCA, LPC, or licensed or license-eligible Psychologist in the State of Connecticut.

Location

Hartford, CT

Schedule

Fee for service, 8-12 hours a week.

Employee Benefits

At Wheeler, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Here's how we invest in you:

Nurture Your Health:

• Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health

Maintain Work-Life Harmony:

• Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Works as part of a multidisciplinary team to efficiently and effectively meet the behavioral, primary, and dental health needs of the client, including, but not limited to: providing behavioral health consultation to the primary care provider, assisting client in meeting medical treatment compliance, and referring client to other Wheeler services and/or other community services as needed.

Conducts program specific screening and evaluation, and formulates diagnosis in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM). Develops and documents, clear clinical formulations and treatment plans that are individualized and measurable, developed in collaboration with the client/family and others as relevant, using behavioral health screening as directed, and are inclusive of behavioral health, primary care, and dental goals as indicated.

Demonstrates knowledge of psychopathology and other behavioral health concerns and primary modalities of psychotherapeutic intervention. Triages clinical emergencies and implements program specific safety and consultation protocols. Utilizes best practices and evidenced based practice models where appropriate and adheres to integrated health model and program expectations.

Demonstrates knowledge of internal and external levels of care, referral processes and resources. Makes clinically appropriate referrals for identified service needs in a timely manner.

Communicates in a positive, effective manner with client, family, and all internal and external providers. Attends any required meetings and multidisciplinary treatment team planning meeting.

Meets direct service productivity goals as defined by program. Demonstrates knowledge of program/department/agency goals and target outcomes, and adheres to practice standards and to data collection and reporting protocols.

Documents all client related information in compliance with agency policy. Attends and is prepared for scheduled supervision. Seeks additional supervision or consultation as needed and follows through with supervisory directives.

Provides clinical leadership by implementing, promoting, and sustaining evidenced based and best practice models of prevention, intervention, and treatment.

Provides guidance and crisis support to staff.

Works with program manager or designee to develop, monitor, and analyze clinical and program performance and outcomes and develops and monitors quality improvement program goals.

Interfaces and collaborates with other community providers to provide positive system development for clients and families, to promote Wheeler Clinic's reputation as a quality service provider.

Serves as role model for staff to promote strong work ethic and adherence to model specific approaches.

Ensures that staff provides culturally competent care and maintains sensitivity to and respect for clients' cultural traditions, values, and beliefs.

Provides training and technical assistance to clinicians on utilization of the electronic health record.

Reports child abuse/neglect as mandated, adheres to confidentiality guidelines and ensures that the program meets all necessary licensing, regulatory, and accreditation standards, as related to the program, staff, records, facility, and care of youth. Oversees the orientation of new clinician staff. Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.