Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC)

Counselor

• Completes initial behavioral health evaluations; individual, group and family psychotherapy with children and/or adults in an outpatient clinic
• Consults with providers within and outside the agency regarding the treatment plan and progress of the patients
• Coordinates as needed with psychiatric consultants for diagnostic and consultative needs; refers as necessary for medication management
• Attends clinical Team Meetings as assigned
• Meets productivity standards as outlined annually during employee's performance appraisal review with a focus on quality clinical care
• Encourages clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships
• Perform crisis interventions with clients
• Assess for immediate safety concerns, including: high risk patients/clients who may be at risk for homicide, suicide and domestic violence
• Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with identified goals
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge according to state regulatory and joint commission standards
• Evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing treatment on clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives
• Modify treatment activities or approaches, as needed, to comply with changes in clients' status
• Work with and Support family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients or patients
• Maintain awareness within discipline about new developments in the field
• Gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy
• Completes all documentation required by state regulations, and CHC Behavioral Health department by laws in a timely manner, included by not limited to intake, prior authorization request, progress notes, treatment plan documentation, and discharge
• Completes and locks all treatment notes no later than 72 hours following visit
• Completes reports as required for outside agencies such as DCF, Family Relations, probation, and others with appropriate releases signed by clients
• Participates as a member of agency wide committees as assigned

Licensed Counselor