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 Child and Adolescent Clinician IOP will provide Intensive outpatient clinical services to children at Shoreline Family Health Care (SFHC). Additionally, the Child and Adolescent Clinician IOP will Provide group and individual therapy in both IOP and OP settings.  The Clinician support the goals FHCHC by providing clinical services based on best practices to individuals in the outpatient clinic while collaborating with psychiatrist and treatment team in diagnosis and treatment plan. Services will be provided under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health  /or their designee.

Duties and Responsibilities                                                                                                                                                                                                     

• Provide structured, intensive group therapy in accordance with program policy to assigned caseload of children
• Provide clinical consultation to schools and various community resources, as well as to FHCHC staff and other programs in the Center
• Maintain regular collateral contact with parents, schools and other programs
• Evaluate and treat individuals with psychological and/or substance use disorders within a Primary Health Care setting and/or community mental health setting.
• Assess clients’ abilities and mental health status, needs and preferences and ongoing appropriateness of services.
• Conduct intake assessments and initial treatment plans.
• Provide group and individual therapy in both IOP and OP settings
• Assist clients in caseload with developing and implementing individual treatment plans. May coordinate comprehensive (integrated) service planning to include members of clients’ treatment team and clients’ natural supports, including family members, etc. Conduct regular reviews of treatment plans and modify as needed.
• Provide emergency assessment and crisis intervention as needed. Communicate client needs with hospital emergency rooms and emergency personnel.
• Accept warm handoffs at SFHC in collaboration with primary care providers following the integrated primary care model.
• Monitor and analyze utilization review and productivity of caseload and make adjustments as needed.
• Complete progress notes documenting progress on service goals and objectives, psychosocial histories, admission and discharge summaries, and other documentation within agency guidelines for timeliness in the electronic health record identified by location.
• Obtain insurance authorization for clients as required.
• Provide timely documentation and data to agency departments, DMHAS, or other sources as requested.
• Perform supervised urine screening and Breathalyzer test as needed
• Oversee program discharge planning for assigned caseload.
• Collaborate with hospital staff regarding inpatient treatment and discharge planning.
• Serve as a liaison to other Agency programs, other parts of the mental health system, and 2 other community resources. Provide advocacy as appropriate.
• Inform and refer clients for benefits for which they may be eligible. Complete clinical documentation for benefits as needed.
• Participate in program planning and development.
• Provide backup for clients’ needs as necessary in the absence of other clinicians.
• May be required to use own vehicle on company business.
• May be required to travel between clinic locations during business day to meet client or supervisor needs.
• Attend training sessions, workshops, seminars as requested by supervisor, or as needed for professional development, or as required for accreditation or licensing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position                                                       

Qualifications                                                                                                                                                    

 Master’s degree in social work or related mental health field required. Minimum of two years of clinical experience in a psychiatric or substance abuse setting working with adolescents and children preferred. Must be proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office Word & Outlook, and if applicable ability to navigate through electronic health record.

License- required. Professional CT Licensure: LCSW;, LPC, LMFT or licensed psychologist considered. Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.

Direct Reports                                                                                                                                               

None

OSHA Status

Category I—Increased Risk Position

Potential exposure to hazardous waste and blood borne pathogens, clinical settings

Physical requirements

Physical 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 Requirements:

External 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.