Adult Behavioral Health Clinician

Fair Haven Community Health Care  For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 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.

FHCHC's 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 purpose Responsible for providing behavioral health evaluations, diagnosis, substance abuse counseling, treatment planning, individual and group therapy for Fair Haven Community Health Care, a primary care clinic designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).

Duties and responsibilities The Behavioral Health Clinician will care for patients in an integrated health care clinic.

Typical tasks include but are not limited to :

• Evaluate and diagnose mental, emotional, developmental and behavioral difficulties in individuals, couples and families based on clinical standards of practice and  formulate treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on evaluations Provide individual and group psychotherapy and substance abuse counseling; provide clinical and consultative treatment services that are strength based and client centered to individuals, groups, families, and / or couples; respond to mental health crises, assessing need, formulating disposition, and implementing appropriate care; and provide mental health crisis triage assessments as needed for patients on the primary medical services Coordinate with other clinical providers, social service providers, and care coordinators in assisting with and following up on client referrals and with patient care Complete all required documentation for intakes, progress notes, treatment plans and reviews, authorizations, billing, and licensure accurately and within a timely manner Participate in professional activities such as : continuing education activities, clinical conferences, meeting with representatives of community groups Qualifications Master’s degree (M.A., M.F.T., M.S.W.) required.
• Must have an associate license or independent license in the state of CT i.e.- MFTA or LMFT, LMSW, or LCSW, LPCA or LPC, or Psychologist (PhD or PsyD) One year of behavioral health industry preferred.
• Oral and written proficiency in English and Spanish is required..

The ideal candidate will have the following :

Experience with running psychotherapy groups and substance abuse recovery and previous experience in health care setting, ideally in an outpatient setting, is highly desirable American with Disabilities Requirements :