Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• ?  Maintain flexible schedule to perform clinical assessments, provide individual/group therapy and intensive outpatient services.
• ?  Secure initial insurance authorization and all required concurrent authorizations throughout care.
• ?  Complete all treatment planning and discharge documentation according to policy.
• ?  Input all clinical documentation in Connecticut Renaissance's EHR accurately and timely.
• Communicate with referral sources on the status of each client's progress and performance within the program, including the preparation of reports.
• Participate in all required internal and external meetings.
• Provide urinalysis/breathalizer testing when indicated and within guidelines of monitoring.
• Attend all required trainings to enhance knowledge and skill level
• Adhere to licensing, accreditation and funding source requirements.
• Meet thresholds for program and agency outcomes measures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

Knowledge Of:

• ?  Diagnosis and assessment of co-occurring disorders.
• ?  Fee for service and billing requirements for outpatient services.
• ?  Electronic Health Record

Ability To:

• ?  Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• ?  Manage priorities effectively to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking skills.
• ?  Ability to employ effective organizational skills to meet goals
• ?  Able to work independently and as part of a team

Education and Experience:

• ?  Master Degree with Licensure in Behavioral Health (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) or Associate Licensure (LPCa, LMFTa, LMSW) in CT. Additional LADC a plus.
• ?  Minimum of 3 years of working experience in behavioral health field.
• ?  Experience in trauma informed care preferred.
• ?  Experience with substance abuse clients, co-occurring diagnosed clients and criminal justice population preferred.

Other:

• Must be dependable and reliable; detailed oriented; and able to interface easily with clients, staff, and referral sources.
• ?  Must be able to carry up to 20 pounds.
• ?  Must successfully complete the introductory probationary employment period.
• ?  Must have a valid CT driver's license

This job description covers the most significant duties but does not exclude other assignments or related duties.

Connecticut Renaissance 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, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.