Lead Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC) - Adult
Company: Rushford
Location: Meriden
Posted on: July 8, 2025
|
|
Job Description:
Location Detail: Rushford Center Inc Meriden (10172) Work where
every moment matters. Every day, over 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 Provides
inpatient/outpatient and/or community care for clients and families
across the continuum of care by assuring access, providing
assessments and coordinating clinical summary treatment plan
determining level of care. Assumes a caseload and performs
behavioral health, substance use services, and/or crisis
intervention services independently. Assumes leadership
responsibilities as assigned by program manager. Job
Responsibilities Provides direct client care using individual,
group, and family therapy specific to each client’s needs as
indicated on treatment plan. Prepares appropriate medical
documentation to meet regulatory requirements of licensing and
third party agencies as well as internal policies. Assesses and
plans care by evaluating the psychiatric and psychosocial needs of
the client; organizes and prioritizes care and treatment and
advocates appropriate resources for the client and family. Provides
in home clinical services and/or direct crisis intervention to
clients and families in multiple sites in the system and in the
community. Provides continuous education to client and family
members and refers them to appropriate levels of care, to support
groups and to other available resources in order to maximize care
and facilitate recovery or treatment process. Proficient in working
effectively across programs for clients with both mental health and
substance use disorders. Negotiates level of care and length of
stay with managed care companies; continually re-evaluates client’s
needs and informs the third party payers of ongoing changes in the
client’s status. Works collaboratively with internal and external
partners along the continuum of care to provide an integrated
delivery of healthcare to all clients and families. Conducts
Emergency Evaluations for clients in the community if required by
the program. Participates and leads administrative activities
including, team meetings and staff education as designed by the
Program Manager. Assumes clinical oversight of daily operations in
manager’s absence. Assumes leadership responsibilities and
initiatives as directed by Program Manager. Qualifications Master's
Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field. Three years'
experience providing direct services to psychiatric patients,
substance abuse population. Previous experience in assessment,
diagnosis, and individual/group therapy and crisis intervention.
Valid CT driver's license. Active Connecticut LCSW, LPC, LADC, or
LMFT license. As a Hartford HealthCare entity, Rushford provides
eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting
of: Medical and dental benefits 401(k) plan with employer match
Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire,
including seven paid holidays Additional voluntary benefits as well
as employee discount programs 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 .
Keywords: Rushford, New Bedford , Lead Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC) - Adult, Healthcare , Meriden, Massachusetts