Arabic Speaking Clinician I

Reports to: Director of Adult Outpatient

Division/

Department:
Adult/Adult Outpatient Programs: Adult Outpatient

Programs

Job Code: CLINI Job Grade: S20

Titles

Reporting Into:
None FLSA Exemption: Exempt

Work Location: 233 Main Street New Britain EEO Category: Professional

Summary:
Provides assessment and clinical treatment to all clients presented to the clinic by utilizing individual

treatments inclusive of individual, family and group therapy to address identified client needs

Essential Responsibilities and Target Outcomes:

• Completes assessment tool, integrates pertinent information to establish diagnosis, and

analyzes data to create clinical formulation within designated timeframe.

• Develops achievable goals with client; with measurable and behavioral objectives within

designated timeframes. Monitors treatment progress and provides updates within

identified timeframes and as necessary.

• Performs individual, family and group treatment utilizing evidence based practices to

facilitate positive strength-based change.

• Collaborates with other providers by providing all pertinent clinical information in a

timely manner.

• Responds to crisis situations and triages appropriately, communicating clearly with

professionals –internal and external – to meet presenting client needs.

• Provides referrals and linkage to community and internal resources as necessary to

address client need.

• Secures reimbursement by obtaining authorizations, providing accurate documentation

and the submitting progress notes in a timely manner.

• Completes documentation within designated timeframes as established by CMHA and

external regulatory agencies.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Principal Customers:
Individuals 18 years and older referred or seeking mental health and/or co-occurring treatment.

Minimum Requirements:
Education: Master’s Degree in behavioral health (psychology, social work, counseling,

marriage and family therapy, alcohol and drug counseling).

Credentials and

Licenses:
Clinician II must have a Connecticut license as a LCSW, LMFT, LPC, Ph.D., or

LADC as appropriate for services.

Experience:  Successful experience in the provision of substance abuse treatment

and co-occurring treatment services with children, adolescents, adults

Community Mental Health Affiliates – Job Description

Job Description: AOP Clinician I/II – Bilingual Effective:
and/or families, preferably a minimum of two years.

• Bilingual/Bicultural (English/Spanish/Latino/a) and knowledge of

cultural values, traditions and practices.

• Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products

including Word and Outlook.

• Experience in, or the ability to learn how to use an Electronic Medical

Record (EMR) system which includes appointment scheduling,

authorization tracking, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes

and discharge summaries.

Competencies:  Knowledge of Harm Reduction Model and resources available to

substance abusing population.

• Understanding of or ability to learn Integrated Dual Diagnosis

Treatment model.

• Knowledge of physical, medical, and pharmacological issues related

to substance abuse. Educates clients on issues associated with

chemical dependency treatment.

• Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral therapy and other evidence based

practices.

• Excellent communication skills, ability to press ideas clearly and

objectively orally and in writing as necessary.

• Ability to maintain client confidentiality in accordance to CMHA

policy, and state and federal regulations.

• Awareness/sensitivity to all types of issues related to client diversity.
• Effective interpersonal skills, ability to problem solve, use good

judgment and work independently.

• Flexibility and ability to adapt creatively to stressful situations.