Clinician II

Title :   Clinician II- (LCSW /  LPC)

Reports to :   Director of Outpatient Services

Classification :   Exempt :  Union

Day Created / Revised :   10 / 12, 03 / 14, 03 / 15, 04 / 17, 04 / 18, 04 / 23, 12 / 25

Organization Overview :

Sound Community Services, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating, assisting, and supporting individuals with persistent mental illness and substance use disorders. We work tirelessly to create a culture and environment in which recovery and wellness are possible.

Position Overview :

Independently licensed practitioner to provide individual and group therapy in a community-based outpatient clinic. Using Carelogic software, the Clinician will document all clinical services provided in accordance with DMHAS and SCSI expectations. The Clinician is expected to manage caseload assigned, including all documentation, in a timely manner, as well as attend team meetings and clinical supervisions.

Essential Functions :

• Provides individual, group, and family therapy to an assigned caseload. Must meet agency established productivity goals.
• Completes intake assessments as directed by the Director of Outpatient Services. Completes treatment plan reviews that include updates on client progress at least every ninety (90) days and discharge summaries whenever a case is closed.
• Conducts crisis assessments as assigned.
• Produces documentation which is legible and relates to recovery goals as documented in recovery plans.
• Documents al client contacts in the client's electronic medical record.
• Completes all documentation i.e., referrals, intakes, treatment plans, reassessment, and progress notes in accordance with the agency's Quality Assurance standards and in a timely manner.
• Provides appropriate linkage with community resources, e.g., meal centers, social rehabilitation, case management, and residential services.
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of all agency programs and program criteria.
• Completes client file reviews in the designated timelines as advised and / or written by the Director of Outpatient Services, Senior Director of Quality, or designee.
• Provides mentorship to students participating in an internship or employees who are seeking clinical licensure.
• Actively participates in or leads supervision, multi-disciplinary team meetings, Risk Review, agency committees and program safety drills.
• Manages case load, regularly reviews in CareLogic software, performing utilization reviews independently.
• Adheres to all agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to confidentiality and the code of ethics.
• Attends and participates in training, both to maintain State of CT licensure, based on the needs of the agency and populations served. Supervises interns, as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and climb stairs. The employee frequently is required to walk, talk and / or hear; Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes; Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. The employee is occasionally required to stand and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 75lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this position include the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications :

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or equivalent required. Experience providing assessments, individual and group therapy, discharge planning and referral services to adults with severe mental illness, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders. Must be billable for services provided to clients with Medicare and private insurance coverage. CPR / First Aid Certified or eligible.

Sound Community Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin / ancestry, physical / mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M / F / D / V

Candidate is eligible for retention bonus.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE :

13 paid federal holidays annually