CLINICIAN/LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER/PSYCHOTHERAPIST - OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC

Schoke JFS is hiring both part-time and full-time clinicians for the Clinical Department. Schoke JFS is an outpatient psychiatric clinic that provides mental health services to individuals, couples, and families throughout all of upper Fairfield County. Clinicians at Schoke JFS have come to us with specialties that have led to the development of various support groups, programs and other initiatives that have added to the support services we are able to offer our community. The clinician’s role is to help client’s navigate life’s challenges from admissions through discharge. We are looking for individuals who enjoy being part of a team and working together to grow professionally and help develop a robust clinical service program within a community organization. Duties include but are not limited to: Facilitating psychotherapy sessions with individuals, couples, family, etc. Completing all necessary documentation pertaining to the therapeutic process promptly (biopsychosocial, comprehensive treatment plan, clinical progress notes, and discharge summary). Meeting with each client(s) as clinically indicated, providing psychotherapeutic interventions and psychoeducation Attending our 1-hour weekly meeting every Wednesday, this includes opportunities for case consultation, supervision, training, and professional growth. The clinician is expected to advocate on behalf of their clients 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 Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers Responsible for maintaining client and staff records according to agency policy Additional Agency Responsibilities To ensure that the agency continues to provide the broadest possible range of professional services to the community, clinicians will be responsible for additional duties on an individually assigned basis. Consideration will be given to clinicians’ personal interests, professional skills, time commitments, and agency needs. Qualifications All eligible candidates must have one of the following independent licenses in Connecticut (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PhD, or PsyD) Part-time: Clinicians who are looking to provide a minimum of 10-20 hours of availability per week Full-time- Clinicians who are looking to provide a minimum of 35 hours of availability per week Psychotherapists that may be looking to grow into leadership roles/supervisors Strong character matters - integrity, honesty, adaptability and quality of care Ability to safeguard confidential information and to use discretion with sensitive topics; acceptance of people in a wide variety of lifestyles. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands Minimal to light physical effort is generally required in performing duties in an office environment. This position requires sitting (90%), standing (5%), and walking (5%). It requires computer work involving extensive use of keyboard, mouse, monito, and standard office equipment at efficient speed; and occasionally requires lifting materials of ~15 lbs. There are full-time and part-time positions based in Stamford or Fairfield that may require at times working from a different office. EEO. Salary is negotiable based on experience. Per agency policies, Full-Time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits program. Part-Time and per diem employees are not eligible to Schoke JFS’ benefits. Benefits for Full-Time Employees: 403(b) matching Short-term and long-term disability Health insurance Dental insurance available (employee contribution) Vision insurance available (employee contribution) Paid time off Ability to commute/relocate: Stamford, CT 06901: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Fairfield, CT 06825: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr Elayne and James Schoke Jewish Family Service of Fairfield County