<p>Apply</p> <p>Job Type</p> <p>Full-time</p> <p>Description</p> <p>Sign On Bonus: $7,000.00</p> <p>UCFS is looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others! We are currently seeking a HYBRID full-time (40hr) Early Childhood Clinician to provide intensive, home-based intervention with children, age birth through five, and their caregivers by working to strengthen the caregiver-child relationship by facilitating play and improving the caregiver's capacity to reflect on the meaning of the child's behaviors. The clinician will receive comprehensive training in the Child First model, Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Circle of Security, and developmental trauma.</p> <p>This position requires in-home visits within families within New London and Windham County. M-F schedule with 2 late nights with sessions starting no later than 5:30pm. Proficiency in Spanish preferred.</p> <p>Essential Responsibilities -</p> <ul> <li>Provide in-home clinical assessment and client-centered care consistent with quality standards of care including evidence-based practices that result in improved health outcomes for clients. </li><li>Manage and monitor individual productivity through weekly monitoring of short-term and long-term goals. </li><li>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. </li><li>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 </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>Why UCFS?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you are committed to helping individuals, couples, and families achieve mental wellness, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.</p> <p>Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree (MA, MFT, MSW) </li><li>This position is open to both experienced clinicians and new graduates </li><li>CT State Licensure eligible for LCSW, LMFT, LPC </li><li>Strong computer skills including effective use EPIC (our electronic health record system) </li><li>Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred with pay differential offered </li></ul> <p>UCFS is committed to the professional development of our clinicians through:</p> <ul> <li>Weekly clinical supervision towards licensure hours </li><li>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. </li><li>Team meetings and case collaboration </li><li>UCFS prides itself in utilizing a supportive team approach to include interdepartmental collaboration to help better serve our communities. </li><li>Promoting self-care for our employees including an Employee Assistance Program </li></ul> <p>UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:</p> <ul> <li>Flexible hybrid schedules </li><li>Competitive salaries </li><li>Generous paid time off including 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, paid company holidays and 10 sick days each year </li><li>Medical, dental and vision insurance </li><li>401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution </li></ul> <p>UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable law.</p>