Work where every moment mattersEvery day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkNatchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticutrsquos leading provider for children adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health residential treatment for court involved teenage girls geriatric services clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services Through our multi site network of care we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recoveryProgram SummaryIn the Adult Partial Hospitalization Treatment and Intensive Outpatient Treatment programs we focus on creating a therapeutic environment where people can learn strategies for coping and improve their functioning Each clientrsquos treatment plan is centered on group therapy which allows for sharing of experiences while gaining support and validation When people need intensive comprehensive treatment for psychiatric and chemical dependency issues but do not need inpatient or residential hospital care Natchaug offers intensive structured clinical treatment in programs that may include up to four hours of treatment a day five days a week These intensive treatment programs can help prevent the need for hospitalization They can also help people make the transition to home after inpatient or residential treatment Natchaug brings this clinical care closer to peoplersquos homes by offering programs throughout Eastern ConnecticutJob SummaryLead Behavioral Health Clinician works in coordination with interdisciplinary teams to organize prepare and deliver evidence based clinical services in theOutpatient department Clinical services include individual group and family therapy Maintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to the disciplinersquos professional code of ethics Assumes leadership responsibilities as assigned by clinical leadership May assume clinical oversight of daily operations in the absence of Program Manager Key responsibilities of Lead Behavioral Health Clinician Conducts a comprehensive bio psychosocial assessment and establishes a care plan as appropriate Provides direct patient care that may include case management care coordination interdisciplinary collaboration for care transition needs crisis interventionsafety 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 Assists in the coordination of programming which may include staff scheduling scheduling clinical activities program development utilization review case load assignment and attending meetings as directed by manager May assist in the hiring process for new staff supporting expansion of initiatives supporting clinician productivity leading team meetings conducting staff education and training Independently able to provide clinical social work interventions to all patient populationsProvide social work field supervision to second year social work students Lead Behavioral Health Clinicians are eligible for a Sign On Bonus up to in accordance with program guidelinesWork where every moment mattersEvery day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkNatchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticutrsquos leading provider for children adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health residential treatment for court involved teenage girls geriatric services clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services Through our multi site network of care we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recoveryProgram SummaryIn the Adult Partial Hospitalization Treatment and Intensive Outpatient Treatment programs we focus on creating a therapeutic environment where people can learn strategies for coping and improve their functioning Each clientrsquos treatment plan is centered on group therapy which allows for sharing of experiences while gaining support and validation When people need intensive comprehensive treatment for psychiatric and chemical dependency issues but do not need inpatient or residential hospital care Natchaug offers intensive structured clinical treatment in programs that may include up to four hours of treatment a day five days a week These intensive treatment programs can help prevent the need for hospitalization They can also help people make the transition to home after inpatient or residential treatment Natchaug brings this clinical care closer to peoplersquos homes by offering programs throughout Eastern ConnecticutJob SummaryLead Behavioral Health Clinician works in coordination with interdisciplinary teams to organize prepare and deliver evidence based clinical services in theOutpatient department Clinical services include individual group and family therapy Maintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to the disciplinersquos professional code of ethics Assumes leadership responsibilities as assigned by clinical leadership May assume clinical oversight of daily operations in the absence of Program Manager Key responsibilities of Lead Behavioral Health Clinician Conducts a comprehensive bio psychosocial assessment and establishes a care plan as appropriate Provides direct patient care that may include case management care coordination interdisciplinary collaboration for care transition needs crisis interventionsafety 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 Assists in the coordination of programming which may include staff scheduling scheduling clinical activities program development utilization review case load assignment and attending meetings as directed by manager May assist in the hiring process for new staff supporting expansion of initiatives supporting clinician productivity leading team meetings conducting staff education and training Independently able to provide clinical social work interventions to all patient populationsProvide social work field supervision to second year social work students Lead Behavioral Health Clinicians are eligible for a Sign On Bonus up to in accordance with program guidelinesMasterrsquos degree in social work or counseling or marriage and family therapy or related Human Service field requiredMinimum of one year of experience as a licensed Clinician working with behavioral health andor chemical dependency populationExperience in leading clinical care teams preferredCurrent Connecticut license LCSW LPC LMFT LADC or PsyDExcellent communication skills with the ability to establish relationships within and outside their entityValid Drivers LicenseWe take great care of careersHartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationSign on BonusFederal loan forgiveness programMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer match up to Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentMasterrsquos degree in social work or counseling or marriage and family therapy or related Human Service field requiredMinimum of one year of experience as a licensed Clinician working with behavioral health andor chemical dependency populationExperience in leading clinical care teams preferredCurrent Connecticut license LCSW LPC LMFT LADC or PsyDExcellent communication skills with the ability to establish relationships within and outside their entityValid Drivers LicenseWe take great care of careersHartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationSign on BonusFederal loan forgiveness programMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer match up to Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment