Cornell Scott-Hill health·New Haven, Connecticut
The clinician is responsible for providing direct behavioral health services, including assessment, diagnosis, and various forms of therapy. They also manage case-related duties such as insurance authorizations, treatment planning, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Provides professional clinical services to individual clients, groups of clients, and/or families in the CS-HHC setting or general community.
Maintains client confidentiality at all times and ensures to follow agency, state and HIPAA laws.
Formulates bio-psychosocial assessments and diagnosis, treatment plans/reviews and goals according to a site specific time line.
Evaluates data relating to the bio-psychosocial consequences of physical and emotional illness, developmental disability and/or substance abuse.
Actively monitors client risk factors and takes action to ensure client’s safety while following CSHHC policies.
Implements standardized evaluations or assessments in conjunction with multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
Ensures required documentation is complete, timely and accurate at all times.
Obtains and tracks proper insurance authorizations as needed to provide services.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with community agencies.
Attends and participates in team conferences (if applicable).
Serves as a behavioral health resource to students, teachers, and parents (if applicable).
Attends supervision meetings as required.
Performs all other duties as required.
Master’s Degree in a Behavioral Health field required.
Licensed professionals: (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC, PsyD, Ph.D, LPCA, LMSW) are encouraged to apply.
Knowledge/Abilities: Knowledge and competency regarding diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of behavioral health services.
CS-HHC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and possess a relevant professional license such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or similar. Strong competency in clinical diagnosis, assessment, and treatment planning is required.
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.