Adult Behavioral Health Clinician for Integrated Care (Branford)

Fair Haven Community Health Care FHCHC is a forward-thinking, dynamic, and exciting community health center that provides care for multiple generations at nearly 140,000 office visits in 19 locations. Overseen by a Board of Directors, the majority of whom are patients themselves, we are proud to offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services, as well as evidence-based patient programs to educate patients in healthy lifestyle choices. As we grow and are able to bring high-quality health care to more areas that need access, we continue to put our patients first in everything we do. The mission of FHCHC is “To improve the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high quality, patient-centered care that is culturally responsive.”

For over 50 years, we have been a health care leader in our community focused on providing excellent, affordable primary care to all patients, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Fair Haven is proud to have a diverse and motivated team of professionals who are constantly seeking ways to enhance and improve the health and well-being of all patients. We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality medical and dental care, regardless of ability to pay.

Job purpose

The Adult Behavioral Health Clinician for Integrated Care is a unique opportunity to provide psychotherapy to adults in a community health center. The Behavioral Health Clinician will serve as a key liaison to clinicians in a large site that provides primary care to adults.

Duties and responsibilities

The Adult Health Clinician for Integrated Care is both a clinician and a liaison to providers in a preeminent academic medical center. Typical duties include but are not limited to:Facilitate warm handoffs from cliniciansProvide mental and BH treatment to adults in an integrated community healthcare clinicParticipate in integrated care meetings as assigned by the Director of Behavioral HealthEvaluate and diagnose mental, emotional, developmental and behavioral difficulties in individuals, couples, and families based on clinical standards of practiceWork in close partnership with the primary care and specialty clinical teamsConduct patient screening using standardized toolsFormulate treatment plans and reviewsProvide treatment, including individual, group, and/or family therapy, and some substance abuse counseling when necessaryProvide acute triage services to the primary care clinical teamsCoordinate with other clinical and social service providers, care coordinators, and patient navigatorsProvide Clinical services that are strength based and client centered to individuals and their families.Document all aspects of clinical care in the EHR and in a timely mannerParticipate in professional activities such as: continuing education activities, clinical conferences, meetings with representatives of community groups when required to do soEnsure patient confidentiality at all timesPerform other necessary duties as required by FHCHC to achieve the goal of providing high quality health careQualifications

Training, knowledge and ability to independently carry out all the above dutiesExperience in providing clinical services to adultsStrong knowledge base of medical terminology/procedures for work in an integrated healthcare clinic desiredPrevious experience in health care setting, ideally in an integrated outpatient setting desiredAbility to work in a high energy, fast paced environment and maintain a professional demeanor and attitudeExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients, their families, internal and external staff

Technical QualificationsMaster’s degree (M.A., M.F.T., M.S.W.) required. Must have an independent license in the state of CT i.e., LMFT, LPC, LCSW, or an associate license LPCA, MFTA, LMSW or Psychologist (PhD or PsyD).One-year behavioral health industry preferredBilingual - oral and written fluency in both English & Spanish is preferred.

OSHA StatusCategory I—Increased Risk PositionPotential exposure to hazardous waste and blood borne pathogens, clinical settings

Physical requirementsPhysical Demands: Requires walking, bending, sitting, standing, writing, reading, telephone use, data input into computer, pulling medical records, Mental Demands: Ability to cope with continual changing priorities under potentially stressful conditions. Manual Dexterity Required: Ability to use a keyboard, telephone.

American with Disabilities RequirementsExternal and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis

Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.