Behavioral Health Clinician

Job Type

Full-time

UCFS is looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others! We are currently seeking a full‑time Clinician to provide clinical services for individuals, children, and families, couples, or groups of all ages regarding behavioral, substance abuse, psychiatric, or emotional issues through the development and implementation of clinical assessments, treatment plans, and discharge plans.

• Provide clinical assessment and treatment client‑centered care consistent with quality standards of care including evidence‑based practices that result in improved health outcomes for clients.
• Assess level of risk and appropriate level of care with routine and emergency clients of all ages who may present in crisis with complex and long‑term mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
• Provide on‑call support on site during hours of operation for connected and non‑connected clients, including arranging referrals to other levels of care, reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to DCF, and adhering to legal and ethical guidelines for standards of care.
• Participate in clinical supervision, maintain open lines of communication with supervisor and support staff, and coordinate treatment with psychiatrists; work actively toward obtaining professional licensure.
• Coordinate services with relevant providers involved in a given case within and outside of UCFS (e.g., school personnel, Department of Children and Families, courts, etc.) and support continued collaboration with other providers.

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.

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. If you are committed to helping individuals, couples, and families achieve mental wellness, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Master's degree (MA, MFT, MSW)
• CT State Licensure: LMSW, MFTA, LPCA, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC
• Strong computer skills, including effective use of EPIC (our electronic health record system)
• Bi‑lingual Spanish/English preferred with pay differential offered

• Weekly clinical supervision toward licensure hours
• Training and development opportunities, including free access to in‑house training and a yearly stipend for external trainings to earn CEUs
• Team meetings and case collaboration
• Opportunity to develop groups with all populations with a focus on supporting you to reach your professional goals
• Opportunities to be trained in specialty areas, including ARC, TFCBT, MATCH, Treatment of Disordered Eating, and Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Promoting self‑care for employees, including an Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible hybrid remote & on‑site schedules
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid time off including 3 weeks’ vacation, 4 floating holidays, paid company holidays and 10 sick days each year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
• Paid life and disability insurance
• National Health Services Corp. Loan Repayment

UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.