Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC) - Adult MH PHP IOP
Company: Rushford
Location: Meriden
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Location Detail: Rushford Center Inc Meriden (10172) Shift
Detail: Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 5:00PM Work where every
moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare
colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we
do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part
of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Rushford
Center, one of Connecticut’s leading providers of addiction and
mental health services, is nationally recognized for delivering
outstanding prevention, treatment and recovery programs. We offer a
wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation,
Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family
Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support
Programs. Through the passion of our specialists, we continue to
treat every patient with care, compassion and respect, while
providing affordable and accessible services. Job Summary Works in
coordination with interdisciplinary teams to organize, prepare, and
deliver evidence based clinical services across the continuum of
care. Maintains ethical principles and professional standards of
practice in adherence to the discipline’s professional code of
ethics. Job Responsibilities Conducts a comprehensive
bio-psychosocial assessment and establishes a care plan, as
appropriate. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary Team to assess
for appropriate level of care and risk factors; develops and
implements care/discharge plan and coordinates consults/referrals
to remove barriers and promote optimal clinical and financial
outcomes. Utilizes specific therapeutic
methods/strategies/interventions in accordance with individualized
care plan. Monitors progress of interventions and revises plan to
meet patient/family needs. Provides education to patient/family
with respect to meeting established goals including but not limited
to disease prevention, impact of illness and disease progression,
advocacy for benefits, health maintenance, and adherence to
treatment regimens. Provides direct patient care that may include:
case management, care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration
for care transition needs, crisis intervention/safety planning,
counseling, and emotional support to patients and families coping
with illness, trauma, or end-of-life care, referral and discharge
planning. Refers patient to appropriate levels of care and
available resources that promote the individualized care plan.
Maintains timely patient-centered documentation that reflects the
patient and client systems’ pertinent information for assessment,
interventions and outcomes in accordance with regulatory licensing
requirements and third-party agencies. Independently able to
provide clinical social work interventions to all patient
populations. Participates in administrative and development
activities including team meetings, clinical supervision of staff
and staff education. Provide social work field supervision to
second year social work students. Supports the development of
hospital and/or unit-based programming to meet the clinical and
strategic needs of the patients and the milieu. Works as a team
member to contribute to improved patient experience. Ensures the
cost-effective utilization of resources. Qualifications Master's
Degree in Social Work, or Counseling, or Marriage and Family
Therapy or Related Human Service Field Previous experience in a
healthcare setting LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC Valid Driver's License
Computer proficient Ability to assess problems, determine solutions
and make decisions within a timely manner Utilize supervision and
team approaches in the context of patient assessment and clinical
interventions Excellent communication skills, with the ability to
establish relationships within and outside their entity
Demonstrates competencies, including knowledge and behaviors, to
meet age specific patient needs. Focused on personal,
patient/client and unit/staff safety Assumes responsibility for
self-improvement by identifying, communicating and seeking
resources or instruction/validation to meet own learning needs, and
is self-directed in maintaining currency of validations,
certifications, licensure and training. Is cognizant of
health-related social needs and cultural competence. Recognizes and
addresses health disparities-inequalities and injustices directed
toward clients, related to access to care and provision of health
services. Develops and maintains cultural competence with an
understanding of the history, traditions, values, and family
systems of client groups as relates to health care and
decision-making. Displays sensitivity to and awareness of the
diversity in cultural groups and integrates this knowledge into
their practice. We take great care of careers. As a Hartford
HealthCare entity, Rushford provides eligible employees with an
extensive benefits package consisting of: Medical, dental, and
vision benefits 401(k) plan with employer match Generous paid time
off with accrual starting on the date of hire, including paid
holidays Higher Education Partnerships with select universities and
colleges. Tuition reimbursement. HHC provides the maximum benefit
allowed by the IRS to cover educational expenses with no additional
tax burden for you. Success Sharing Program Leadership growth
opportunities and trainings Commitment to diversity, equity, and
inclusion Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee
discount programs Flexible schedule In addition to our generous and
competitive salary and benefits package, this location is approved
for the HRSA Federal Loan Forgiveness program With locations around
the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for
career development and growth. Here, you are part of an
organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new
technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to
countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving
organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a
competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is your moment .
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