Senior Clinician-Access Mental Health CT

Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

The Access Mental Health (AMH) Senior Clinician provides clinical consultation primarily through telephonic support for school-based health center (SBHC) programs in Wheeler’s AMH Hub region. This may include facilitating referrals to the team’s Child Psychiatrist for a face-to-face evaluation or consultation, supporting SBHC staff with behavior strategies and linking appropriate services for students. The Senior Clinician will do outreach and engagement with SBHC sites to promote services and increase visibility of services with a focus on SBHCs in CT’s rural communities.

The Senior Clinician will foster positive working relationships with SBHC staff, families and outside key stakeholders and utilize a strength based-solution focused model of care.

Master's or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Counseling plus a minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible clinical experience is required. Some travel is required to provide community outreach services.

Must have a driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Credential(s)

Required:

Licensed in the State of Connecticut (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist)

Position is approximately 80% remote, and also requires community outreach. Office location is in Plainville, CT.

Full time

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:

• 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

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

• Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program
• Access training and development opportunities
• Receive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedication
• Get reimbursed for licensure/certification expenses

• 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)

Participation in team activities includes but not limited to client screening, assessment and referrals; coordination of community based trainings and cross-coverage as needed.

Provide excellent customer service to key stakeholders including but not limited to SBHC sites and staff, physician practices, other service providers, families, and program stakeholders.

Conducts program specific screening of incoming AMH calls and triages calls based on needs to appropriate routes of consultation within the AMH service scope.

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 SBHC site staff, client, family, and all internal and…