LCSW

Position Summary: Provides a range of psychological assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and/or case management services for individuals, children, couples, groups, and/or families, as appropriate to position.

Will participate in case consultation and present cases at clinical meetings.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities: * Advanced Clinical diagnostic assessment/documentation skills * Including but not limited to psychosocial assessments, progress notes, telephone consultation, brief assessments, patient education * Ability to assess suicide and homicide risk potential * Planning for improving health services by interpreting social factors pertinent to development of the program * The ability to work within a Multidisciplinary Team Model * Individual, Group and Family therapy skills * Strong ability to problem solve * Community Collaboration skills * Skills to assess needs and programs accordingly * To practice in the scope of their training, qualifications and experience * Adherence to their professional code of ethics * Strong knowledge of and connection to community resources * Additional duties as requested * School Based Health Center (If applicable) * An understanding of the workings of school systems * Prevention and intervention skills and strategies appropriate for school settings * The ability to independently (with support) develop a caseload while working within the school system Additional General Requirements: Professional positive attitude, understanding of customer service principals, trustworthiness and excellent interpersonal skills.

Job Qualifications/Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform his/her duties satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education: LCSW position requires a Master's degree from an accredited program in Social Work.

Experience: Must have previous experience as an LCSW in a professional clinical setting, maintaining an EHR, while providing therapeutic services.

Group and family treatment preferred but not required.

Language Skills: Must speak, write and read English proficiently.

Spanish preferred but not required.

Licensure/Certification Required: LCSW position requires a Master's degree from an accredited program in Social Work, a current license from the Connecticut State Board of Registration and passed a national or state-certified licensing exam and is CPR certified.

Teleworking: This position requires teleworking if requested.

Standard Requirements: * Supports an ethical standard, which complies with a code of conduct free of conflicts of interest.

* Supports the Mission and Values of Community Health & Wellness Center.

* Supports, cooperates with, and/or implements specific procedures and programs for: * Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

* Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.

* Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

* Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

* Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; * Plans and completes job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.

* Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.

* Follows up as appropriate with supervisor and co-workers regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.

* Promotes positive public relations with co-workers, patients, family members and guests.