Behavioral Health Clinician - Community Health Center Pediatrics

Job Description The Behavioral Health Clinician II is a licensed independent provider who performs diagnostic psychosocial evaluations, develops care plans with clients and families, offers individual, family, or group therapy as appropriate, collaborates with psychiatric and/or medical providers who are part of the client’s care team, and documents all clinical interventions in accordance with CHC policy, Joint Commission standards, and state regulatory expectations. The position is primarily focused on direct client care but may include supervision of unlicensed staff and/or students. Role and Responsibilities Clinical Completes initial behavioral health evaluations. Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy with children and/or adults in an outpatient clinic, and runs at least five groups each week of direct clinical work. Participates as part of an interdisciplinary, inter‑professional team, accepting “warm hand offs” from primary care providers and other members of the health care team, and reaching into the patient population to identify patients potentially in need of behavioral health services as flagged by the BH clinical dashboard. Consults with providers within and outside the agency regarding the treatment plan and progress of the patients. Shares in the Behavioral Health On‑Call for after‑hours coverage and daily clinic call. Co‑ordinates as needed with psychiatric consultants for diagnostic and consultative needs and refers as necessary for medication management. Attends clinical Team Meetings and Component Meetings as assigned. Clinically supervises unlicensed Behavioral Health staff as assigned. Meets productivity standards as outlined during employee performance appraisal reviews, focusing on quality clinical care. Encourages clients to express feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them develop insight into themselves or their relationships. Performs crisis interventions with clients, assessing for immediate safety concerns. Guides clients in developing skills or strategies for identified goals, and develops and implements treatment plans according to state regulatory and Joint Commission standards. Evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing treatment, modifies activities or approaches as needed. Discusses life plans with individual patients for post‑therapy transition. Supports family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients. Maintains awareness of new developments in the field, and gathers information about community mental health resources. Administrative Completes all documentation required by state regulations, Joint Commission standards, and CHC Behavioral Health department bylaws in a timely manner, including intake, prior authorization requests, progress notes, treatment plan documentation, and discharge summaries. Locks all treatment notes no later than the end of the next business day. Completes reports required for outside agencies such as DCF, Family Relations, probation, and others with appropriate releases signed by clients. Participates as a member of agency‑wide committees as assigned. Qualifications Ph.D., Psy.D., LCSW, LPC, or LMFT degree. Licensed in the State of Connecticut. Minimum of two years of outpatient experience, including with children and/or adults. Theoretical orientation consistent with brief, problem‑focused therapy. Reliable access to an automobile or transportation for consultations, meetings, and home visits. Written and oral bilingual fluency in the language spoken by the patient population (e.g., English/Spanish) preferred. Physical Requirements / Work Environment Combination of sustained periods of sitting at keyboard, walking, and stair climbing. Minimal lifting and carrying activities. Must be available to work one evening and one Saturday per month. Communication Skills Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. The position must interface with patients, family members, community agencies, and other providers within the organization. Confidentiality of Information Behavioral Health information is kept in strict confidence. Confidentiality of patient and business information is a requirement. Full access to patient medical records and encounter data, and confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies. Organization Information Location: Connecticut Pediatrics @ CHC - Hartford City: Hartford State: Connecticut Time Type: Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Health Center, Inc