Lead Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) - Child/Adolescent PHP

Company: Natchaug Hospital
Location: Old Saybrook
Posted on: March 19, 2026

Job Description:

Location Detail: NAT 5 Reseach Pwy Old Saybrook (10161) Shift Detail: Schedule: M-F 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Schedule shifts to M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm for the school calendar during winter and summer break Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut’s leading provider for children, adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions. We offers a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services. Through our multi-site network of care, we constantly strive to meet its mission in Helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recovery. Program Summary Natchaug's Joshua Center Programs treat children as young as six and as old as 17 who are struggling with psychiatric or substance abuse issues, but do not require inpatient care. Services Include: Comprehensive assessment, which may include: Comprehensive aftercare planning, family, group, and individual therapy, occupational and creative rehabilitation therapy. Natchaug Hospital provides transportation from school to the Joshua Center Program, and then to the student’s home. Job Summary Lead Behavioral Health Clinician works in coordination with interdisciplinary teams to organize, prepare, and deliver evidence based clinical services in the Child/Adolescent partial hospitalization program . Clinical services include individual, group and family therapy. Maintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to the discipline’s professional code of ethics. Assumes leadership responsibilities as assigned by clinical leadership. May assume clinical oversight of daily operations in the absence of Program Manager. Key responsibilities of Lead Behavioral Health Clinician: Conducts a comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment and establishes a care plan, as appropriate. 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. Assists in the coordination of programming which may include staff scheduling, scheduling clinical activities, program development, utilization review, case load assignment, and attending meetings as directed by manager. May assist in the hiring process for new staff, supporting expansion of initiatives, supporting clinician productivity, leading team meetings, conducting staff education and training. Independently able to provide clinical social work interventions to all patient populations. Provide social work field supervision to second year social work students. Lead Behavioral Health Clinicians are eligible for a Sign On Bonus up to $2,500.00, in accordance with program guidelines Qualifications Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy or related Human Service field required. Minimum of one year of experience as a licensed Clinician working with behavioral health and/or chemical dependency population. Experience in leading clinical care teams preferred. Current Connecticut license; LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or PsyD. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish relationships within and outside their entity. We take great care of careers. Hartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top-notch organization: Sign-on Bonus Medical and dental benefits HSA with company contribution 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7% Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more! With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment .

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