Behavioral Health Clinician - MDFTR - $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
United Community & Family Services Inc·Norwich, Connecticut
United Community & Family Services Inc·Norwich, Connecticut
Conduct clinical assessments and develop treatment plans to address mental health and substance use issues for parents and families. Provide weekly family therapy sessions using the MDFTR model while maintaining collaborative relationships with the care team and documenting all services in the electronic health record.
Clinicians will be paid a $6,000 sign-on bonus after successful completion of their 90-day introductory period!
This position consists of approximately 80-85% travel with 15-20% in-office time.
UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare!
We are currently seeking a Clinician to join our growing team to provide treatment services to adult parents or caregivers of young children to address substance use and mental health issues that could impact their parenting.
Along with their team members, clinicians will be fully trained to provide families the Multidimensional Family Therapy and Recovery (MDFTR) model.
MDFTR is an evidence-based approach that seeks to eliminate barriers to accessing treatment by providing family therapy to clients in the clinic, in their homes, or in the community.
The MDFTR model uses a team approach in working with families.
Clinicians work under the direction of a supervisor and are paired with a therapist assistant to deliver MDFTR to up to six (6) families at a time.
This small caseload allows the MDFTR team to work focused and intensively with families to address their needs.
Full-Time, 40 hours/week; Monday through Friday. The hours may vary due to client need with on-call expectations, as well as some evening shifts.
Conduct clinical assessments to evaluate and diagnose mental, emotional and behavioral disorders in adults and families Develop treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on assessments Provide weekly MDFTR sessions to clients Maintain line of communication with supervisor, therapist assistant, and other support staff, including coordinating care with psychiatrists Maintain collaborative relationship with family members and other service providers Complete training in the UCFS electronic health record system, EPIC. Complete all required documentation within a timely manner. Participate in required training to become certified to deliver MDFTR. These trainings are at no cost to you and may provide continuing education credits toward your licensure. Respond to crises by phone, assess need and implement appropriate response. Rotate after-hours on-call with other program staff; paid on-call
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.
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.
Master's degree (MA, MFT, MSW) This position is open to both experienced clinicians and new graduates CT State Licensure eligible for LCSW, LMFT, LPC Strong computer skills including effective use EPIC (our electronic health record system) Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred with pay differential offered
Flexible schedules Competitive salaries $6,000 signing bonus (payable upon completion of 90-day introductory period) Generous paid time off including 3 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year Medical, dental and vision insurance 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution Paid life and disability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Additional voluntary benefits Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Connecticut often draw steady demand from community providers, schools, and outpatient programs serving clients with ongoing support needs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for reliable scheduling, documentation skills, and practical requirements such as a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, access to an insured vehicle, and completed clearances. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm travel expectations and required verifications before applying.
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