Behavioral Health Clinician - Groton
Community Health Center
Job Description Summary: Job Description: The Behavioral Health Clinician II is an licensed independent provider who performs diagnostic psychosocial evaluations, develops care plan with clients and their families, offers individual, family, or group therapy as appropriate, collaborated 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
Community Health Center of Groton
City:
Groton
State:
Connecticut Time Type:
Full time
- Completes initial behavioral health evaluations; individual, group and family psychotherapy with children and/or adults in an outpatient clinic. Will be expected to run at least five (5) groups for each week of direct clinical work.
- Practices as part of an interdisciplinary, inter-professional team, accepting "warm hand offs" from primary care providers and other members of the health care team as well as reaching in to 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.
- Coordinates as needed with psychiatric consultants for diagnostic and consultative needs; refers as necessary for medication management.
- Attends clinical Team Meetings as assigned and Component Meetings
- Clinically supervises unlicensed Behavioral Health staff as assigned
- Meets productivity standards as outlined annually during employees performance appraisal review with a focus on quality clinical care.
- Encourages clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.
- Perform crisis interventions with clients.
- Assess for immediate safety concerns, including: high risk patients/clients who may be at risk for homicide, suicide and domestic violence.
- Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with identified goals.
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge according to state regulatory and joint commission standards.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing treatment on clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
- Modify treatment activities or approaches, as needed, to comply with changes in clients' status.
- Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.
- Work with and Support family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients or patients.
- Maintain awareness within discipline about new developments in the field
- Gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
- Completes all documentation required by state regulations, Joint Commission standards, and CHC Behavioral Health department by laws in a timely manner, included by not limited to intake, prior authorization request, progress notes, treatment plan documentation, and discharge.
- Completes and locks all treatment notes no later than the end of the next business day.
- Completes reports as 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.
- Ph.D. /Psy.D, LCSW, LPC or LMFT degree
- Licensed in the State of Connecticut.
- Minimum of two years of experience with outpatients including experience with children and/or adults.
- Theoretical orientation consistent with brief, problem-focused therapy
- Reliable access to an automobile or reliable access to transportation to outside agency consults, meetings and home visits.
- Written and oral bilingual fluency in language spoken by patient population (for example, English/Spanish) preferred.
- 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
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
- This position must interface with patients, family members, community agencies and other providers within the organization.
- 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. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies.
- Responsibility for client data entry
- Access to medical system information.
- Confidential patient correspondence.
Community Health Center of Groton
City:
Groton
State:
Connecticut Time Type:
Full time
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Behavioral Health Clinician - Groton in Groton, CT vacancy
- ...presence brings stability, and where your clinical expertise transforms someone’s most vulnerable moment into a turning point. As a Behavioral Health Emergency Room Nurse , you are a frontline advocate, healer, and stabilizer for patients in acute psychological distress....SuggestedImmediate startShift workAfternoon shift
- ...Clinician Position UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT'... ...families, couples or groups of all ages regarding behavioral, substance abuse, psychiatric or emotional...SuggestedFull timeMonday to FridayFlexible hours
- ...Type Full-time Description Clinicians will be paid a $6,000 sign-on bonus... ...use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community... ...evaluate and diagnose mental, emotional and behavioral disorders in adults and families...SuggestedFull timeWork at officeRelocation packageMonday to FridayFlexible hoursAfternoon shift
- ...Behavioral Health Clinician - MDFT - $2,000 Sign-On Bonus Norwich, CT ( Job Type Full-time Description Clinicians will be paid a $2,000 sign-on bonus after successful completion of their 90-day introductory period! UCFS strives to use person-centered care...SuggestedFull timeRelocation packageMonday to FridayFlexible hours
$226k - $366k
...Physician - Outpatient Primary Care to join our team in Groton , CT. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way... ...and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new...SuggestedMinimum wageExtra incomeFull timeWork experience placementLocal areaWork from homeWeekend workAfternoon shift- ...Client seeks Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse for contract assignment starting May 4-July 27 at their Corporate Health clinic in Groton, CT. Clinic sees ages 2+ for Primary Care, acute episodic care, and annual physicals. Duties would include rooming patients...Contract work
- ...the latest technologies, including EPIC EMR, Teleneurology, wireless medication scanning, among others. We also have a separate behavioral health area to ensure the safety of our patients and staff. Our unit has a uniquely collaborative and supportive culture, where we...Shift work
- ...Liaises with patients, families, specialists, and all members of the health care team. With the primary care nurse and provider, ensures... ...Information: Location: Community Health Center of Groton City: Groton State: Connecticut Time Type:...Hourly payFull timeRelocation packageMonday to FridayDay shiftAfternoon shift
- ...Participates and engages in continuous professional development, safety behaviors and focus on the patient experience. • Participates in the... ...support programs to ensure optimal care throughout the health-care continuum. Qualifications Minimum Requirements...Monday to FridayShift work
- ...including a strong focus on promoting mental health • Paid time off and health insurance packages • All clinicians are provided a cellphone and laptop • Discounts... ...7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Senior Services, and an extensive...Flexible hoursShift work
$2,841 per week
...RN for a travel assignment. The ideal candidate will possess an active RN License with 2 or more years of experience. Location - Groton, CT Requirements for a Travel Primary Care Registered Nurse: ~ BSN or Associate's degree ~ Active RN License...Weekly payDaily paidPermanent employmentLocum- ...continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities. JOB SUMMARY The RN Clinical... ...members in alignment with HHC’s vision, core values and leadership behaviors. Qualifications ~ Associate’s degree in Nursing...Shift work
- ...seeking a part-time (20 hrs/wk) Visiting Nurse at our office in Groton, CT. No weekends, holiday, and shifts; no insurance reports to file... ...the way it should be…one-to-one with patients – teaching health info/providing resource information and support to Navy and Marine...Part timeWork at officeWork from homeShift work
$40.92 - $60.92 per hour
...A full-time Speech Language Pathologist role is available in Groton, CT, serving an elementary school setting from PreK through 8th grade. This contract position runs from August 18, 2026, through June 10, 2027, offering a consistent schedule of 35 hours per week, Monday...Full timeContract workMonday to Friday- ...Location Detail: NAT 1353 Gold Star Hwy Groton (10154) Shift Detail: Schedule: Monday... ...including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved... ...Summary Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician works in coordination with interdisciplinary...Relocation packageMonday to FridayShift work
$16 - $25.05 per hour
...your contributions directly sustain the health and well-being of our community. Discover... ...Details: Primary Location: Groton, CT Department: Family Practice Schedule... .... Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages...Hourly payMinimum wageFull timeWork experience placementWork at officeLocal areaMonday to Friday$10,410 per month
...Vetted is seeking a RN - Psychiatric for a travel job in Groton, Connecticut . Must have 2+ years of experience. This... ...interactions. Perform mental status assessments and monitor behavioral health symptoms over time. Benefits include: Guaranteed Pay:...Hourly payWeekly payContract workImmediate startShift work- ...and professionals, every day. To provide professional mental health services to patients and their families or significant others... ...assesses patients with acute psychiatric illness, emotional and behavioral disturbances that require rapid stabilization and transfer or referral...
- ...team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in Groton, CT . Employment Status: Full-Time... ...including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and...Bi-weekly payPermanent employmentFull timeContract workInternshipMonday to Friday
- ...Stonington Institute, a division of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has an opening for... ...Stonington location. Our clinic in Groton, CT, offers partial hospitalization and... ...the nursing assessment; set appropriate behavioral, observable, and measurable goals and develop...Part timeLocal areaNight shiftWeekend work
- ...Hospice Nurse - Weekend Baylor Job Location: Groton, Connecticut RN Hospice Nurse - Weekend Baylor Masonicare Home Health & Hospice - Groton, CT area Part Time /... ...Mystic Community Job Fairs Hospice Behavioral Health Similar JobsJob Matching With just...Weekly payPart timeWork experience placementFlexible hoursWeekend work
- ...can care for yourself and your family, just as you care for others when you are here. We offer: ~ Benefit package that includes health insurance and coverage options to support the physical, mental, and financial well-being of you and your family ~ Generous paid...Shift work
- ...About the Position: This position is located at Naval Branch Health Clinic Groton, Groton, Connecticut. Medical malpractice liability... ...evaluations for a variety of emotional, psychological, and behavioral disorders. Provide continuing follow-up care for chronic...Permanent employmentWork experience placementInternshipSeasonal workLocal areaTrial periodRelocation package
$20 - $21.25 per hour
...Behavior Therapist At InBloom Autism Services, we strive to create an environment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD... ...Behavior Technician (RBT) certificate with full support from our clinicians. With us, you can get your RBT certification within 30 days!...Weekly payWork at officeLocal area- ...Collaborate in the development and delivery of programs and activities for individuals, families and population groups that promote health and prevent disease. Collaborates in the development of and contributes to individual team and department quality improvement...Flexible hours
- ...with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities. The Florence H. Busby Critical Care Unit at Backus Hospital is a 12 bed unit which coordinates and delivers...Relocation packageFlexible hours
- ...team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in Groton, CT . Employment Status: Full-Time... ...including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and...Bi-weekly payPermanent employmentFull timeContract workInternshipMonday to Friday
- ...with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities. E3 is a combined telemetry and Progressive Care Unit containing 25 beds and a team of nursing and healthcare...Flexible hoursShift workWeekend work
- ...with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities. JOB SUMMARY - NICU Demonstrates clinical competence through utilization of the nursing process and...Shift work
$113k - $173.5k
...Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Groton, CT. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians... ...and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new...Minimum wageExtra incomeFull timeWork experience placementLocal areaWeekend workAfternoon shift
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Behavioral Health Clinician - Groton. Be the first to apply!
Related searches
- school based clinician Groton, CT
- licensed mental health clinician Groton, CT
- clinician Groton, CT
- mental health clinician Groton, CT
- health technician Groton, CT
- health screening Groton, CT
- health education Groton, CT
- health hospital Groton, CT
- health tech Groton, CT
- health information technician Groton, CT


