Rushford·Meriden, Connecticut
The clinician coordinates with interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based clinical services, including bio-psychosocial assessments and individualized care plans. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, crisis intervention, and maintaining regulatory documentation for adolescent patients.
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Rushford Center, one of Connecticut’s leading providers of addiction and mental health services, is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention, treatment and recovery programs.
We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation, Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs.
Through the passion of our specialists, we continue to treat every patient with care, compassion and respect, while providing affordable and accessible services.
Job Summary Works in coordination with interdisciplinary teams to organize, prepare, and deliver evidence based clinical services across the continuum of care.
Maintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to the discipline’s professional code of ethics.
Job Responsibilities Conducts a comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment and establishes a care plan, as appropriate.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary Team to assess for appropriate level of care and risk factors; develops and implements care/discharge plan and coordinates consults/referrals to remove barriers and promote optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
Utilizes specific therapeutic methods/strategies/interventions in accordance with individualized care plan.
Monitors progress of interventions and revises plan to meet patient/family needs.
Provides education to patient/family with respect to meeting established goals including but not limited to disease prevention, impact of illness and disease progression, advocacy for benefits, health maintenance, and adherence to treatment regimens.
Provides direct patient care that may include: case management, care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration for care transition needs, crisis intervention/safety planning, counseling, and emotional support to patients and families coping with illness, trauma, or end-of-life care, referral and discharge planning.
Refers patient to appropriate levels of care and available resources that promote the individualized care plan.
Maintains timely patient-centered documentation that reflect the patient and client systems’ pertinent information for assessment, interventions and outcomes in accordance with regulatory licensing requirements and third-party agencies.
Participates in administrative and development activities including team meetings, clinical supervision of staff and staff education.
Supports the development of hospital and/or unit-based programming to meet the clinical and strategic needs of the patients and the milieu.
Works as a team member to contribute to improved patient experience.
Ensures the cost-effective utilization of resources.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field. Required certifications include LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A, or CADC, along with a valid driver's license.
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.