Clinician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• ? Maintain flexible schedule to perform clinical assessments, provide individual/group therapy and intensive outpatient services.
• ? Secure initial insurance authorization and all required concurrent authorizations throughout care.
• ? Complete all treatment planning and discharge documentation according to policy.
• ? Input all clinical documentation in Connecticut Renaissance's EHR accurately and timely.
• Communicate with referral sources on the status of each client's progress and performance within the program, including the preparation of reports.
• Participate in all required internal and external meetings.
• Provide urinalysis/breathalizer testing when indicated and within guidelines of monitoring.
• Attend all required trainings to enhance knowledge and skill level
• Adhere to licensing, accreditation and funding source requirements.
• Meet thresholds for program and agency outcomes measures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

Knowledge Of:

• ? Diagnosis and assessment of co-occurring disorders.
• ? Fee for service and billing requirements for outpatient services.
• ? Electronic Health Record

Ability To:

• ? Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• ? Manage priorities effectively to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking skills.
• ? Ability to employ effective organizational skills to meet goals
• ? Able to work independently and as part of a team

Education and Experience:

• ? Master Degree with Licensure in Behavioral Health (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) or Associate Licensure (LPCa, LMFTa, LMSW) in CT. Additional LADC a plus.
• ? Minimum of 3 years of working experience in behavioral health field.
• ? Experience in trauma informed care preferred.
• ? Experience with substance abuse clients, co-occurring diagnosed clients and criminal justice population preferred.

Other:

• Must be dependable and reliable; detailed oriented; and able to interface easily with clients, staff, and referral sources.
• ? Must be able to carry up to 20 pounds.
• ? Must successfully complete the introductory probationary employment period.
• ? Must have a valid CT driver's license

This job description covers the most significant duties but does not exclude other assignments or related duties.