LICENSED CLINICIAN

Are you caring, compassionate and hardworking? Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development.

Stonington Institute, a division of one of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has an immediate opening for a Clinician. UHS is a Fortune 500 corporation and in 2017 was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune.

Stonington Institute is committed to providing quality substance abuse treatment options for adults in Southeastern Connecticut and surrounding areas. We offer medical detox as well as residential addictions treatment for active duty and retired military service members in our North Stonington location. Our clinic in Groton, CT, offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment, and is conveniently located across the street from The Inn at Trails Corner, a new 180 bed dormitory-style sober community for adult men and women who attend our outpatient day treatment programs. The Inn offers overnight accommodations, full-meal service, indoor/outdoor recreation options, a workout room, and computer center for all clients. We accept private insurance, state-funded plans and self-pay arrangements.

Job Summary:

The Licensed Clinician functions as the clinical expert in assessment, planning and delivery of clinical treatment services to the clients in the Detox unit at Stonington Institute. The Licensed Clinician will be responsible for all clinical aspects of care, including risk assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, as well as psycho-educational and family services. The Licensed Clinician will provide services in conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, family and group therapy and psycho-educational groups.
• Provide crisis intervention services to clients as needed, including risk assessment services in accordance with Stonington Institute policy.
• Coordinate and contribute to diagnostic, case reviews, and treatment team meetings.
• Properly complete documentation required to evidence treatment, including: Assessment, Master Treatment Plan, Treatment Plan Updates, Progress Notes, and Discharge Plans.
• Plan and implement treatment programs individually designed for each client's needs and bio-psycho-social history. Determine the best possible discharge plan for clients in conjunction with intake, assessment and aftercare needs.
• Maintain regular contact with, attend, and contribute to decision-making conference(s) involving outside agencies (DMHAS, courts, community resources, and alternative placements).
• Insure the legal rights of clients are protected.
• Attend and contribute to in-service training sessions as requested.
• Provide communication and feedback to other team members as part of joint treatment planning, UR, and patient management.
• Complete all documentation required by regulatory and accreditation agencies.
• Comply with professional and Institute ethical standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of clients at all times.
• Maintain professional level of development and expertise by the use of continuing education.

Stonington Institute employees receive great opportunities.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement and more (for eligible part-time and full-time positions)
• Competitive Compensation.

This is a full time, 40 hour position.

Apply today to join our amazing team!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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Independent license required (LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LADC, licensed psychologist,). Two years mental health counseling experience with substance abuse population preferred.