Institute Of Living - Hartford, CT
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Hartford, CT
About the position
The Behavioral Health Clinician position at the Institute of Living focuses on providing mental health support within the Surgical and Medical Weight Loss programs. This role is collaborative, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to address the psychological needs of patients undergoing weight loss treatments. The clinician will conduct assessments, provide behavioral health services, and contribute to program development and quality improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Conducting pre-surgical assessments of adult surgical weight loss candidates
- Providing behavioral health services to adults, including diagnostic assessment and evaluation of treatment needs
- Collaboration and consultation with medical providers
- Delivering brief and evidence-based treatments for behavioral and mental health issues
- Maintaining treatment records and timely documentation
- Utilizing screening measures and assessment tools effectively
- Managing data including tracking symptoms and treatment outcomes
- Participating in program development and quality improvement research
- Developing and implementing psychoeducational materials for use in the medical setting
- Participating in team meetings, case management, and coordination
- Outreach and communication with outside providers
- Facilitating support groups, community events, and education sessions for surgical weight loss patients
- Presenting at training and educational experiences related to psychological topics and weight loss
Requirements
- LCSW, PhD or PsyD
- Licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-directed and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment
Nice-to-haves
- Interest in working within a multidisciplinary medical setting
- Experience in surgical and medical weight loss (not required)
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount programs
