Independent Contractor (Clinician II) - Remote flexibility at Community Mental Health Affiliates

New Britain, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychotherapy, Behavioral Health Treatment, Intake Assessments, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Treatment Planning, Clinical Documentation, Scheduling, Ethical Codes Adherence, Insurance Billing

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Why CMHA? Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more. Are you a fully-licensed (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) clinician with at least 1 year of post-licensure psychotherapy experience? Do you want the flexibility of a private practice setting without all of the administrative burden of agency work? CMHA is looking to hire an Independent Contractor Clinician II for our Adult Outpatient Program. This position will be located at 233 Main St. New Britain, CT 06051. What’s so exciting about working at CMHA as an Independent Contractor? The work you do! In either a fully remote, hybrid, or in-office setting you will provide behavioral health treatment to clients with a wide range of presenting concerns. Make your own schedule and let us handle marketing, insurance billing and admin costs while you do what you love, therapy! What you’ll need to get started: * You will be expected to provide your own professional liability insurance, worker’s compensation insurance (which will be reimbursed up to $350 per year), and professional licensure verification. * You will be required to pass a background check. * You will be responsible for scheduling clients, maintaining appropriate clinical documentation, and creating and implementing treatment plans. As a professional, you must adhere to all CT laws and ethical codes for the profession. Provider Perks * Remote flexibility * EHR Access – *EPIC (for charting, scheduling, ability to make intake/note templates, online client portal for secure sharing of documents/paperwork and online scheduling) * Clinical autonomy * No overhead or marketing costs * Technology provided if needed (laptop and email) * Billing Services & Verification of Insurance Benefits * Priority access to incoming client inquiries * Access to clinical training and CEU’s Essential Responsibilities: * Conduct the following billable clinical services in accordance with CMHA policies and state and federal regulations: * Conduct intake assessments, individual therapy and/or group therapy. * Develops achievable goals with client with measurable and behavioral objectives within designated timeframes. * Monitor treatment progress and provide updates within identified timeframes as necessary. * Provide referrals and linkage to community and internal resources as necessary to address client need. * Secure reimbursement by providing accurate documentation and the submitting of progress notes in a timely manner. * Complete documentation within designated timeframes as established by CMHA and external regulatory agencies. Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer except in the case of a bon fide occupation qualification or as otherwise permitted or required by law, does not discriminate of the basis of race, color, age, disability, sec, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical condition including by not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familiar status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws. Any individual needing assistance completing an online application should contact CMHA's Human Resources Department at Careers@cmhacc.org. Job ID: 338

Responsibilities

The clinician will provide behavioral health treatment, conducting intake assessments, individual, and/or group therapy sessions while developing achievable treatment goals with measurable objectives. Responsibilities also include monitoring progress, providing necessary referrals, securing reimbursement through accurate documentation, and submitting progress notes promptly.