Autism Clinician

Clinician for the Autism Center

UCFS is looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others! We are currently seeking a full-time licensed or license-eligible (has obtained Master's degree at time of applying) Clinician for the Autism Center to provide clinical services for children and families addressing behavioral, substance abuse, psychiatric, or emotional needs through the development and implementation of clinical assessments, treatment plans, and discharge plans.

Job Description

• Provide clinical assessment and treatment client-centered care consistent with quality standards of care including evidence-based practices that result in improved health outcomes for clients.
• Assess level of risk and appropriate level of care with routine and emergency clients of all ages who may present in crisis with complex and long-term mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
• Provide on-call support on site during hours of operation for connected and non-connected clients. This includes arranging for referrals to other levels of care or emergency response, reporting suspected child abuse/neglect to DCF, and adhering to legal and ethical guidelines for standards of care.
• Participate in clinical supervision, maintain open lines of communication with supervisor and support staff, and coordinate treatment with psychiatrists; work actively toward obtaining professional licensure.
• Coordinate services with relevant providers involved in a given case within and outside of UCFS (e.g., school personnel, Department of Children and Families, courts, etc.) and support continued collaboration with other providers.

Requirements

• Master's degree (MA, MFT, MSW)
• This position is open to both experienced clinicians and new graduates
• CT State Licensure eligible for LCSW, LMFT, LPC
• EBP and/or ASD experience preferred
• Strong computer skills including effective use of EPIC (our electronic health record system)
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred with pay differential offered

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid schedules
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid time off including 3 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays, paid company holidays, and 10 sick days each year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
• Paid life and disability insurance
• National Health Services Corp Site

UCFS is committed to the professional development of our clinicians through:

• Weekly clinical supervision towards licensure hours
• Training and development opportunities to include free access to in-house training and a yearly stipend for use towards trainings not offered at UCFS to earn CEUs.
• Team meetings and case collaboration
• Opportunity to develop groups with all populations with a focus on supporting you to reach your professional goals
• Opportunities to be trained in specialty areas to include: ARC, TFCBT, MATCH, Treatment of Disordered Eating, and Autism Spectrum Disorders

UCFS prides itself on utilizing a supportive team approach to include interdepartmental collaboration to help better serve our communities. We promote self-care for our employees including an Employee Assistance Program.

UCFS does not just welcome diversity; we celebrate it! We strive for diversity throughout our organization to reflect and represent the communities we serve. UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply.