School Based Therapist LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LMFT

Community Health and Wellness of Greater Torrington

  • Torrington, Connecticut
  • 15 days ago

    Highlights

    Supports, cooperates with, and/or implements specific procedures and programs for: Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs. Essential Functions & Responsibilities : Advanced Clinical diagnostic assessment/documentation skills Including but not limited to psychosocial assessments, progress notes, telephone consultation, brief assessments, patient education.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTorrington, Connecticut
    Websitehttps://www.chwctorr.org

    Description

    School Based Behavioral Health Clinician  ( LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LMFT) to work with our amazing BH team.
     
    Position Summary: Provides a range of psychological assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and/or case management services for individuals, children, couples, groups, and/or families, as appropriate to position. Will participate in case consultation and present cases at clinical meetings.
     
    Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
     
    • Advanced Clinical diagnostic assessment/documentation skills
      • Including but not limited to psychosocial assessments, progress notes, telephone consultation, brief assessments, patient education
    • Ability to assess suicide and homicide risk potential
    • Planning for improving health services by interpreting social factors pertinent to development of the program
    • The ability to work within a Multidisciplinary Team Model
    • Individual, Group and Family therapy skills
    • Strong ability to problem solve
    • Community Collaboration skills
    • Skills to assess needs and programs accordingly
    • To practice in the scope of their training, qualifications and experience
    • Adherence to their professional code of ethics
    • Strong knowledge of and connection to community resources
    • Additional duties as requested
    • School Based Health Center (If applicable)
      • An understanding of the workings of school systems
      • Prevention and intervention skills and strategies appropriate for school settings
      • The ability to independently (with support) develop a caseload while working within the school system
     
    Additional General Requirements: Professional positive attitude, understanding of customer service principals, trustworthiness and excellent interpersonal skills.
     
    Job Qualifications/Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform his/her duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
     
    Experience: Must have previous experience as an Behavioral Health Clinician in a professional clinical setting, maintaining an EHR, while providing therapeutic services.  Group and family treatment preferred but not required.
     
    Language SkillsMust speak, write and read English proficiently. Spanish preferred but not required.
    Licensure/Certification Required: LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LMFT certification required and is CPR certified.
     
    Teleworking: This position requires teleworking if requested.
     
    Standard Requirements:
     
    • Supports an ethical standard, which complies with a code of conduct free of conflicts of interest.
    • Supports the Mission and Values of Community Health & Wellness Center.
    • Supports, cooperates with, and/or implements specific procedures and programs for:
      • Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
      • Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.
      • Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
      • Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
    • Cooperates and works together with all co-workers;
    • Plans and completes job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.
    • Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
    • Follows up as appropriate with supervisor and co-workers regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
    • Promotes positive public relations with co-workers, patients, family members and guests.
     

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