Autism Clinician

Autism Clinician – UCFS Healthcare

UCFS is seeking a full‑time licensed or license‑eligible clinician with a BAND completed Master’s degree to provide clinical services for children and families at our Autism Center. The role focuses on behavioral, substance abuse, psychiatric, or emotional needs through the development and implementation of clinical assessments, treatment plans, and discharge plans.

Job Type: Full‑time

• Provide client‑centered clinical assessment and treatment consistent with evidence‑based practices and quality standards of care.
• Asses level of risk and appropriate level of care for routine and emergency clients of all ages, including those presenting in crisis with complex and long‑term mental health or substance abuse issues.
• Offer on‑call support on site during operating hours for connected and non‑connected clients, including arranging referrals, responding to emergencies, reporting suspected child abuse/neglect to DCFишта, and adhering to legal and ethical guidelines.
• Participate in clinical supervision, maintain open communication with supervisors and support staff, coordinate treatment with psychiatrists, and actively work toward obtaining professional licensure.
• Coordinate services with relevant providers (e.g., school personnel, Department of Children and Families, courts) and support collaboration with other professionals.

• Master’s degree in MA, MFT, MSW, or equivalent.
• Preferred: LCSW; additional training in ADOS is a strong plus.
• CT state licensure eligibility for LCSW, LMFT, LPC.
• Strong computer skills, including effective use of EPIC (our electronic health record system).

• Weekly clinical supervision toward licensure hours.
• Training and development opportunities, including free in‑house training and a yearly stipend for external CEU trainings.
• Team meetings and case collaboration.
• Opportunity to develop and lead groups across populations.
• Specialty training in ARC, TF‑CBT, MATCH, treatment of disordered eating, and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Comprehensive benefits package: flexible hybrid schedules, competitive salaries, generous paid time off (3 weeks vacation, 4 floating holidays, company holidays, 10 sick days),.tm medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with 6% employer match, and paid life and disability insurance.

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