ChildAdolescdent Behavioral Health Clinician at Fair Haven Community Health Care

Fair Haven Community Health CareFor over 54 years FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center catering to multiple generations with over 165000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors most of whom are patients themselves we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality affordable medical and dental care to everyone regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services along with evidence-based programs empowers patients to make informed choices about their health. As we expand our reach to underserved areas our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering. FHCHCs mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable high-quality and culturally responsive patient-centered care.Job purposeResponsible for providing behavioral (BH) health care to children and adolescents in an integrated community health clinic. Will provide evaluation diagnosis and treatment to children and their families. Will provide treatment including individual and/or group therapy and brief substance abuse counseling for children and adolescents and/or family therapy for families at FHCHC or will provide appropriate referrals to other community child and adolescent BH providers.Duties and responsibilitiesThe Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Clinician for Integrated Care is a liaison to pediatricians in a preeminent academic medical center. Typical duties include but are not limited to:Facilitate warm handoffs to pediatriciansProvide mental and BH treatment to children and adolescents in an integrated community healthcare clinicEvaluate and diagnose mental emotional developmental and behavioral difficulties in children as well as family dysfunction based on clinical standards of practiceWork in close partnership with the primary care clinical teamsConduct patient screening using standardized toolsFormulate treatment plans and reviewsProvide treatment including individual group and/or family therapy and some substance abuse counseling when necessaryProvide acute triage services to the primary care clinical teamsReport to DCF when necessary if neglect or abuse is suspectedProvide clinical services that are strength based and client centered to children and their families.Coordinate with other clinical and social service providers care coordinators and patient navigatorsDocument all aspects of clinical care in the EHR and in a timely mannerParticipate in professional activities such as: continuing education activities clinical conferences meetings with representatives of community groups when required to do soEnsure patient confidentiality at all timesPerform other necessary duties as required by FHCHC to achieve the goal of providing high quality health careQualificationsMasters degree (M.A. M.F.T. M.S.W.) required. Must have an independent license in the state of CT i.e. LMFT LPC LCSW or an associate license LPCA MFTA LMSW or Psychologist (PhD or PsyD). One year of behavioral health experience and oral and written fluency in both Spanish and English required.The successful candidate will have:Experience working with children adolescents and families impacted by ASD or other developmental disabilities is preferred.Strong understanding of autism and its impact on development as well as the ability to adapt therapy methods to individual needs.Training knowledge and ability to independently carry out all the above dutiesExperience in providing clinical services to children and adolescentsStrong knowledge base of medical terminology/procedures for work in an integrated healthcare clinic desiredPrevious experience in health care setting ideally in an integrated outpatient setting desiredAbility to work in a high energy fast paced environment and maintain a professional demeanor and attitudeExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients their families internal and external staffAmerican with Disabilities Requirements:External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex age non-disqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need. Required Experience:Junior IC Key Skills Corporate Accounting,ERP Sales,General Services,Healthcare,Elevator Maintenance,Accident Investigation Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1