Clinician 2 (LCSW) - InterCommunity : Job Details

About the Company

InterCommunity, Inc. is proud to be an FQHC LA (Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike), providing same-day primary care services to every member of the community, regardless of life situation or ability to pay. Our services extend beyond primary care to include a wide array of behavioral health services as well as addiction and recovery services. InterCommunity Addiction Services provides comprehensive substance use treatment and recovery-supportive services at multiple sites throughout Hartford.

Our spectrum of care includes:

• Primary care
• Residential detoxification and substance use treatment
• Multiple levels of residential care
• Outpatient substance use disorder and mental health services (for adults and children)
• Intensive outpatient programs
• Employment and community support
• Mobile crisis evaluations
• Judicial support services
• Social rehabilitation

Our Community Health Care Centers are located at:

• 281 Main St., East Hartford
• 16 Coventry St., Hartford
• 828 Sullivan Ave., South Windsor

About the Role

Trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques used to address issues, including depression, addiction and substance abuse, suicidal impulses, stress, problems with self-esteem, and grief. Counselor's work with individuals, families, and groups to address and treat clients. Works independently with weekly supervision, is capable of directing and motivating clients and patients.

Responsibilities

• Appropriately assesses client treatment needs and provides treatment recommendations.
• Provides individual and group counseling using evidence-based techniques.
• Coordinates treatment with other providers to ensure best client care and ensures appropriate aftercare plan for all assigned clients.
• Ensures appropriate aftercare plan for all assigned clients.
• Effectively manages crisis situations on the unit.
• Documents in the clinical record according to requirements of the regulatory agencies.
• Follows and oversees the utilization review process.
• May be required to transport clients in personal or Agency vehicle
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Connecticut State Licensure - LCSW and two (2) years relevant experience.
• Experience working in a Recovery-Oriented System of Care and clinical supervision experience.
• Experience in individual, group and family therapy.
• Knowledge of the 12 Step Program.
• Considerable written and oral communication skills.
• Spanish speaking preferred.