UCFS is looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others! We are currently seeking a part-time (20 hours) Licensed Clinical Social Worker in our Norwich Health Center to provide clinical services for individuals, children, families, couples, and/or groups of all ages regarding behavioral, substance abuse, psychiatric, or emotional issues through the development and implementation of clinical assessments, treatment plans, and discharge plans with a specific practice focus serving Medicare insured clients.

• 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.
• Manage and monitor individual productivity through weekly monitoring of short-term and long-term goals.
• Maintain documentation standards (inclusive of proficiency with electronic documentation) for all records required by agency licensees and payer sources such as DCF, DMHAS, CT-BHP, and Medicaid within a timely fashion.
• 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. Includes, but is not exclusive to: arranging for referrals to other levels of care or emergency response, reporting suspected child abuse/neglect to DCF, adhering to legal and ethical guidelines for standards of care.
• Participate in clinical supervision, and 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.

Why UCFS?

Be part of a team where you can advance your clinical skills, make vital connections, and become an advocate for your clients and the community. You will have opportunities to cultivate and enhance your clinical skills through individual and group supervision, in-house training, and outside training. Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference, while striving to become more culturally competent and affirming each day. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more.

If you are committed to helping individuals, couples, and families achieve mental wellness, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• 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
• Strong computer skills including effective use EPIC (our electronic health record system)
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred with pay differential offered
• All employees at UCFS are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19

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 CEU’s.
• 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 in utilizing a supportive team approach to include interdepartmental collaboration to help better serve our communities.
• Promoting self-care for our employees including an Employee Assistance Program

UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible hybrid schedules
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid time off including 3 weeks vacation, 5 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. Loan Repayment

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.