Outpatient Clinician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Integrated Health Care/Outpatient Clinician provides clinical and case management services for children and adults across the lifespan in an integrated health care setting that provides primary care, behavioral health and dental services. The Integrated Health Care/Outpatient Clinician will foster positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and external key stakeholders. 

*Sign-on bonus available!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work or related license eligible field or a doctoral degree in Psychology is required. 
 

Licensure Requirements for Clinical Positions

Credential(s) Required: Connecticut LMSW, LMFTA, LPCA, LCSW, LMFT, LPC or Psychologist license.

LOCATION

Waterbury, CT

SCHEDULE

Full time 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Wheeler, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Here's how we invest in you:

Nurture Your Health:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
• Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health

Secure Your Future:

• Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company

Fuel Your Career Growth:

• Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program
• Access training and development opportunities, including supervision towards licensure
• Qualify for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment programs
• Receive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedication
• Get reimbursed for licensure/certification expenses

Maintain Work-Life Harmony:

• Recharge with generous paid time off, including:

• • 15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge

• 8 sick days per year for your well-being
• 2 personal days per year for your personal needs
• 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you
• 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones
• Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Works as part of a multidisciplinary team to efficiently and effectively meet the behavioral, primary, and dental health needs of the client, including, but not limited to: providing behavioral health consultation to the primary care provider, assisting client in meeting medical treatment compliance, and referring client to other Wheeler services and/or other community services as needed.
 

Conducts program specific screening and evaluation, and formulates diagnosis in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM).

Develops and documents, clear clinical formulations and treatment plans that are individualized and measurable, developed in collaboration with the client/family and others as relevant, using behavioral health screening as directed, and are inclusive of behavioral health, primary care, and dental goals as indicated.

Demonstrates knowledge of psychopathology and primary modalities of psychotherapy, including individual, group and family.

Correctly triages clinical emergencies, including suicide and danger to others.

Uses best practices and evidenced based practice models for psychotherapy where appropriate.

Makes effective use of topic oriented, focused, time-limited group therapy.

Provides or refers to group when required.

Demonstrates knowledge of the use of psychotropic medications.

Completes clinical documentation in timely manner.

Engages in facilitating group (outpatient or intensive outpatient) as well as seeing patients across the lifespan when necessary.

Demonstrates knowledge of internal and external levels of care, referral processes and resources.

Makes clinically appropriate referrals for identified service needs in a timely manner.

Communicates in a positive, effective manner with client, family, and all internal and external providers.

Attends any required meetings and multidisciplinary treatment team planning meeting.

Meets direct service productivity goals as defined by program.

Demonstrates knowledge of program/department/agency goals and target outcomes, and adheres to practice standards and to data collection and reporting protocols.

Documents all client related information in compliance with agency policy.

Attends and is prepared for scheduled supervision. Seeks additional supervision or consultation as needed and follows through with supervisory directives.

Works with program manager or designee to develop, monitor, and analyze clinical and program performance and outcomes and develops and monitors quality improvement program goals.

Interfaces and collaborates with community providers to provide positive system development for clients and families, to promote Wheeler Clinic's reputation as a quality service provider.

Provides culturally competent care and maintains sensitivity to and respect for clients' cultural traditions, values, and beliefs.

Reports child abuse/neglect as mandated, adheres to confidentiality guidelines and ensures that the program meets all necessary licensing, regulatory, and accreditation standards, as related to the program, staff, records, facility, and care of youth.

Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.