Licensed Counselor LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
Company: Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.
Location: Danbury
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc. Description:CT
Institute For Communities, Inc. / CIFC Health is seeking a CT
licensed behavioral health clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) to provide
school/community-based therapy to elementary grade students through
CIFC's Danbury Public School based behavioral health sites.
Therapist will be located at the school(s) to provide on-site
treatment to students after school hours from 3:00PM through 9:00PM
three evenings a week.Clinician will perform diagnostic
psychosocial evaluations, develop care plan with clients and their
families, offers individual, family, or group therapy as
appropriate, conduct care coordination, and documents all clinical
interventions in accordance with CIFC Health policy and state
regulatory expectations.ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESCLINICALCompletes
initial behavioral health evaluations; individual, group and family
psychotherapy with children and/or adults in an outpatient
clinic.Consults with providers within and outside the agency
regarding the treatment plan and progress of the
patients.Coordinates as needed with psychiatric consultants for
diagnostic and consultative needs; refers as necessary for
medication management.Attends clinical Team Meetings as
assignedMeets productivity standards as outlined annually during
employee's 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.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 fieldGather information about community mental
health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with
therapy.ADMINISTRATIVECompletes all documentation required by state
regulations, 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 72 hours following visit.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.Requirements:Must hold current CT LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
License issued by DPH. Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to
apply. Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits
package including health care coverage and retirement program.
GDCHC is a NACHC approved site, eligible for the submission of loan
forgiveness applications.PI63581eb04112-25660-33971529
Keywords: Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc., Danbury , Licensed Counselor LCSW, LPC, or LMFT, Other , Danbury, Connecticut
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