What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician-ABI Community Integration Specialist position at United Services, Inc. - Connecticut?
Clinician-ABI Community Integration Specialist
Responsible for coordination between DMHAS services and the private sector to facilitate the transition and integration of DMHAS consumers with brain injury into community-based supports and services. The position reports jointly to the DMHAS ABI Services Clinical Supervisor for clinical and programmatic supervision around DMHAS referrals. This position reports to the United Services Clinical Manager for administrative supervision and supervision around United Services and consultation clients.
* Spend up to 70% less time on paperwork with documentation support technology designed to help you focus more on care.
Location: 140 N Frontage Rd, Mansfield Center, CT 06250
What You Will Do (Day-to-Day):
- Coordinate services between DMHAS, community providers, and private-sector organizations to support the successful transition and community integration of individuals with acquired brain injuries.
- Accept referrals from DMHAS ABI Services and complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to identify service needs and appropriate community supports.
- Provide community integration services, including care coordination, waiver application support, benefits assistance, and collaboration with consumers, families, conservators, and service providers.
- Conduct site visits, home visits, and community-based meetings as needed to support individuals in achieving greater independence and community inclusion.
- Serve as a liaison among DMHAS, inpatient facilities, advocacy groups, healthcare providers, and community agencies to facilitate discharge planning, service coordination, and continuity of care.
- Develop and coordinate individualized community service plans, including referrals to behavioral health, rehabilitation, housing, educational, vocational, and support services.
- Provide education and consultation to others regarding acquired brain injury.
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m-5:00 p.m. No weekend or on call expectations.
Clinician Salary Range:
- CT LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A- $55,370 - $62,646
- CT LMSW, LPC-A,LMFT-A- Spanish/English Fluency $58,173 - $65,817
- LCSW, LPC, LMFT Clinicians- $66,456 - $75,189
- LCSW, LPC, LMFT-Bilingual Spanish/English Fluency $69,820 - $78,995
New grads welcome! Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Requirements:
Current Registered Nurse (RN) Required to maintain and renew licensure as RN in the state of Connecticut or
CT LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A required or
CT LCSW, LPC, LMFT preferred.
Three years experience providing behavioral health care services to individuals and families.
Demonstrates cultural competency and a knowledge of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
*ASL and/or Spanish a plus
- Required Certification/ License (Will be required based on specific program needs):
All staff who have their LMSW, LPC-A or LMFT-A and are practicing clinical social work must be licensed, with either a CT LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
RN- must be licensed in CT
- Experience with medical rehabilitation, discharge planning, clinical case management preferred.
Benefit Package:
- Generous comprehensive benefit package for medical, dental and vision coverage for the employee and their family
- Life, AD & D, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans – 100% employer paid
- Four weeks of paid vacation
- 12 paid holidays
- Paid Sick time
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
- Professional Development Funds
- 403B Thrift Plan (tax-deferred) with employer contribution and match after one year of employment
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mileage Reimbursement
- United Services is an approved site for the National Health Services Corps loan repayment and scholarship program
* Benefits will be pro-rated for eligible part-time positions
Work Location: Because our clients rely on face-to-face support to build trust, this position requires employees to be fully present in the office and community depending on the position.
Important Employment Requirement:
All employees of United Services, Inc. are required to receive the influenza (flu) vaccine each year, unless a medical exemption has been submitted and approved by our Medical Director.
Join Our Team and Help Create Healthy Communities!
If you’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you!
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Or send your resume to United Services, Inc., 1007 North Main Street, Dayville, CT 06241
United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,370.00 - $62,646.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to comply with the annual flu vaccine requirement?
- Are you interested in full-time, part-time, or per diem positions?
- What is the maximum commute time you would be comfortable with to and from work?
- Would you be open to being considered for other positions of employment? If yes, please specify which ones.
- Do you have a MSW (CT-LMSW required), MFT (CT-MFT-A required), Master’s Degree in Counseling, (CT-LPC-A required) or an RN required for this position?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,370 - $62,646