Natchaug Hospital - Old Saybrook, CT
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Old Saybrook, CT
1,001-5,000 employees
Hospitals
About the position
The Behavioral Health Clinician position at Natchaug Hospital involves providing clinical services to children and adolescents struggling with psychiatric or substance abuse issues. The clinician will work within interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based care, including individual, group, and family therapy, while maintaining ethical standards and professional practices. This role is crucial in helping patients and families cope with mental health challenges and ensuring they receive appropriate care and support.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments and establish care plans.
- Provide direct patient care including case management, care coordination, and crisis intervention.
- Deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
- Maintain timely and patient-centered documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Refer patients to appropriate levels of care and available resources.
- Provide social work field supervision to second-year social work students.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related human service field.
- Current Connecticut license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC, or Psychologist).
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting, preferably with children/adolescents and chemical dependency populations.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to establish relationships within and outside the organization.
- Valid Driver's License.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working with chemical dependency populations.
- Cultural competence and awareness of health-related social needs.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
