Department: Mental Health Services
Job Title: Licensed Outpatient Mental Health Clinician - Salary Exempt
Emergency Housing Program: 24-hour Non-Congregate Emergency Housing. The location is New Haven, CT.
Program Description: Transforming emergency housing to create a non-congregate, trauma informed environment for those who do not do well in traditional shelters. The setting will accept pets, couples and families and work with local CAN providers to assist the unhoused.
Scope of Service: Completes screenings and intake process for new client referrals and functions as liaison for incoming referrals with clinical and external providers. Conducts ongoing face-to-face encounters while providing comprehensive planning and active supports based on unique needs of each individual. Completes, submits, and monitors records based on fidelity, federal funding, or other contracting requirements. Seeks and obtain preauthorization and reauthorization of services. Networks with area community providers and provides case management supports for the benefit of the clients. Performs other duties as assigned. Veterans and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE
Position Summary: Provides a comprehensive array of direct clinical services to adults and families with mental health, intellectual and/or addiction disorders. Counsels and provides psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation services in individual and group settings to facilitate independence with identified treatment goals toward symptom management. Carries a clinical case load as assigned, coordinates services, including assessments and triage of clients. Performs other duties as assigned. EOE
Qualifications:
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a minimum of one (1) year experience working in the behavioral health field required.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a minimum of one (1) year experience working in the behavioral health field preferred.
- Prior experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and/or addiction.
- Valid Driver’s License with clean record is required and must be maintained.
- Knowledge of the community support system and resources is preferred.
- First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of hire. Employee is responsible to maintain ongoing certification.
- Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping.
The following Clinician positions are available with the following payrates listed below:
LMSW, LPCA Rate: $31.25
LCSW, LPC Rate: $36.05
Continuum offers excellent benefits, matching 401(k) plan, including a generous PTO package and 12 paid holidays compensated at Double Time!
Outpatient Clinician:
Emergency Housing Program- New Haven, CT:
- PT - Days and Hours TBD (2)
Work Remotely:
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Work setting:
- In-person
- Office
- Outpatient
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
Experience:
- Behavioral Health Counseling: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- LMSW, LPCA (Required)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Preferred)
Work Location: In person