Behavioral Health Clinician - MDFT - $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Clinicians will be paid a $2,000 sign-on bonus after successful completion of their 90-day introductory period!

UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare!

We are currently seeking a Clinician to join our growing team to provide clinical services to adolescents and families, to address substance use, behavioral and mental health issues using the Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) model. MDFT is a community-based program that uses a team approach when working with our clients. It provides a hybrid, flexible schedule, ongoing supervision and support as well as training in the MDFT model. Clinician will carry a maximum of 6 cases. Clinicians will be provided with specialized training resulting in certification as MDFT Therapist.

Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week; Monday through Friday, 9:00am- 5:00pm

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assess, evaluate and diagnose mental, emotional, developmental and behavioral difficulties in adolescents and families
• Formulate treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on assessments
• Provide MDFT core interventions to adolescents and families during weekly sessions
• Maintain line of communication with supervisor and support staff, and coordination of treatment with psychiatrists
• Maintains collaborative relationship with family members and other service providers
• Complete all required documentation within a timely manner
• Participate in MDFT trainings as required.
• Respond to crises by phone, assess need and implement appropriate level of care.
• A minimum of 25% (typically 80-85%) travel may be required; paid mileage
• Rotate after-hours on-call with program staff; paid on-call

Why UCFS?

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 each day. 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.

• Master's degree (MA, MFT, MSW)
• This position is open to both experienced clinicians and new graduates
• CT State Licensure eligible for LCSW, LMFT, LPC
• Strong computer skills including effective use EPIC (our electronic health record system)
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred with pay differential offered

UCFS is committed to the professional development of our clinicians through:

• Weekly clinical supervision towards licensure hours
• Training and development opportunities to include free access to in house training and a yearly stipend for use towards trainings not offered at UCFS to earn CEU’s.
• 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 that include: ARC, TFCBT, MATCH, Treatment of Disordered Eating and Autism Spectrum Disorders
• UCFS prides itself in utilizing a supportive team approach to include interdepartmental collaboration to help better serve our communities.
• Promoting self-care for our employees including an Employee Assistance Program

UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive salaries
• $2,000 signing bonus (payable upon completion of 90-day introductory period)
• Generous paid time off including 3 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
• Paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits

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• National Health Service Corp. Loan Repayment
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

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