Behavioral Health Senior Clinician-School Based

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Behavioral Health Senior Clinician to join our team. As a School-Based Behavioral Health Senior Clinician, you will be responsible for providing day to day clinical oversight and supervision to the School Based Health Center while carrying a reduced caseload. Assist in covering daily operations of behavioral health services within the site. Provide outreach and marketing of the center to teachers, students and parents. Provide the full range of clinical outpatient services of a licensed Clinician II for individuals, families, couples or groups of all ages. The full range of services includes commercially insured requiring state licensure for reimbursement. The services of a Clinician II are billed under their own licensure.

Location will be Clark Lane Middle School

Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily operations of the site and staff; monitor scheduling, workflow, quality, productivity and attendance; conduct training, performance appraisal, coaching/counseling and related; serve as the communications link for your staff within UCFS, administer UCFS policies & procedures;
• Provide outreach and marketing of the center to teachers, students and parents.
• Provide the full range of clinical outpatient services, while meeting productivity standards, that are person centered, evidence based and strength based to individuals, families, couples or groups of all ages regarding psychological, behavioral or emotional problems through the development and implementation of clinical assessment and clinical treatment plans;
• Ensure documentation standards are maintained by staff and self for all records required by agency licensees and payor sources such as DCF, DMHAS, CT-BHP, and Medicaid within a timely fashion;
• As site grows provide ongoing clinical oversight, supervision and consultation to interns and staff both administratively and clinically; lead clinical team meetings; review counseling/clinical interventions, mandated record keeping; treatment episodes & progress, and therapeutic treatment plans; monitor staff performance on achievement of approved outcome standards including quality, productivity and documentation;

Why UCFS?

Be part of a team where you can advance your clinical skills, make vital connections, and become an advocate for your clients and the community. You will have opportunities to cultivate and enhance your clinical skills through individual and group supervision, in-house training, and outside training. Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference, while striving to become more culturally competent and affirming each day. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about helping children and families and want to make a difference in the lives of students, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Master's degree (M.A., M.F.T., M.S.W.)
• LPC, LMFT, LADC, LCSW required
• A valid divers license is required

UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including -

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive salaries
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
• Paid life and disability insurance