Travel Nurse Salary in Stamford, CT

Clinic in southwest Connecticut has an opportunity for a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide locum Urgent Care coverage.10 minutes from Greenwich, 20 minutes from Rye and 1-hour from New York CityDates: Immediate - 9/30/2024Assignment Details:Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 3-4 days/week, flexible schedulingNo callEMR: ECWSupport Staff: 2 MDs, 1:4 MD to APP ratioPaid travel & lodgingExperience needed: PA-C or FNP with 1+ years of ER experience, CT license, BLS, DEA, ACLS

An Infusion Nurse is a licensed clinician who coordinates and provides direct patient care and ensure patient safety with continuity and compliance under a physician's plan of care. Works under the direct supervision of the designated supervisor.Job Description:Initiates, develops and implements nursing plan of treatments; evaluating patient progress towards goals. Organizes and participates in the provision of direct patient care, performs treatments, administers medications, and educates patients and families/caregivers. Modifies plan of treatment in response to changing patient status or physician orders to achieve established or revised patient care goals.Assesses patient needs and physical status at each skilled visit through health data access and patient interview. Re-evaluates patient needs through physical reassessment, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders. Obtains and clarifies physician orders for plan of treatment revisions, informs physician promptly of significant changes in patient's condition, and provides written summary to physician within supplemental order.Provides effective and safe teaching using patient-centered care approach for patient and family to achieve independence with prescribed therapy and care needs through active participation per plan of treatment goals.Effectively and timely communicates with Clinical team, medical providers, patients and families/caregivers to facilitate continuity of care. Prepares clinical documentation in real-time during visits and submits to the nursing department to comply with established time lines for billing optimization. Completes all documentation legibly, and applies approved abbreviations and documentation error correction practices per policy.Coordinates discharge planning and prepares discharge summaries with patient instructions and thoroughly reports patient care needs, progress and goals when transferring care.Demonstrates compliance with agency operations, policies and procedures, professional standards, local, state, federal regulations/guidelines, and accreditation standards.Responds promptly and appropriately to patient requests. Initiates emergency procedures as necessary.Accepts accountability for own practice through ethical and professional conduct. Follows established programs and practice within policies and procedures reflective of mission, values and objectives.Observes legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient and proprietary information including adherence to HIPAA regulations.Speaks knowledgeably about scope of services and effectively instructs patients about related financial obligations for care and service charges.Attends and completes required training modules, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure for demonstrated knowledge regarding the care and management of patients in the home and/or alternate care settings.Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and provides precepting, training, and mentoring to other nurses for orientation, and onboarding and supervisory activities as assigned.Basic Education and/or ExperienceGraduate of an accredited school of nursing and at least 2 year of experience as a registered nurse or recent graduate with prior experience as an IV Certified LVN/LPN with one year professional nursing experience.Required Active CT Nursing LicenseCurrent CPR certification.Basic QualificationsDemonstrated competency in patient care standards required for safe delivery of services and infusion skill sets applicable to agency programs and service needs. Advanced certification and training as applicable.Required license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of practice with access to a vehicle for business travel with proof of liability insurance.Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software applications with the ability to apply knowledge in the effective use of nursing technology tools to communicate and document care provided.

Job Description Summary:Job Description:Job Description: Healthy Communities is CHC's Public Health AmeriCorps program designed to create cohesion in vulnerable communities and to promote healthcare and support services through outreach, awareness, linkage to care and support. Healthy Communities also serves to identify the unique and integral needs of our communities and neighborhoods and to establish strategic plans to address them. Service delivery will directly address the public health crisis in vulnerable communities and make healthcare and support services accessible through flexible delivery of services. AmeriCorps members will conduct community outreach, education, patient engagement, and link patients to CHCI care and referrals to community based assistance. Additionally, AmeriCorps members will participate in statewide and local activities which promote awareness of health and health services.This is an AmeriCorps Member role - Retinopathy Outreach Coordinator - that supports the Population Health Department and Clinical Teams in CHC's West Region (Stamford, Norwalk, Danbury, Meriden, Waterbury and Bristol).Terms & Program Benefits:One-year service term from September 3, 2024 thru August 31, 2025Serve a minimum of 32 hours a week for a total of 1700 hours during service year$22,000 stipend over the course of one year, paid bi-weeklyAn education award of $7,395 at the end of successful service term completionThis is not a staff or volunteer position. This is the opportunity for you if you:Possess a positive attitude • Enjoy working with peopleAre extremely organized and pay great attention to detailHave a strong interest in vision and diabetes careThrive in a fast paced environmentCan take initiative and work independently as well as part of a teamAs a Retinopathy Outreach Coordinator for the Community Health Center, Inc., you will:Conduct monthly patient health education workshops; monitor the completion of pre-post surveys by workshop participants; and complete data entry for workshops and surveys.Track and document all completed patient engagement activities in patient's electronic health record.Serve as "Super User" on retinopathy cameras to be teach and monitor organization site users.Coordinate with Business Intelligence (BI) to identify patients diagnosed with diabetes who have not had a retinopathy screening.Schedule patients for retinopathy screening and potentially other appointment to aid in diabetic care.Conduct introduction, retinopathy screening and patient education for high risk patients at inperson appointments.Provide outreach and care coordination to patients to aid in elimination of barriers to retinopathy screening.Document screening results as well as complete referrals and telephone encounters (TE) as required to facilitate appropriate follow up when indicated.Provide support in acquiring documentation of outside exams to comply with PCMH+ goals.Coordinate with Population Health Program Manager and Retinopathy Manager to identify other high need areas that may be screened during patient visits and/or phone calls.Coordinate with Population Health Program Manager and Retinopathy Manager to create opportunities for additional engagement with high risk patients.Promote outreach and engagement with high risk populations at sites within region to include the creation of promotional content for screenings as well as patient education materials/pamphlets.Participate in outreach and engagement activities, community events and find methods of promoting care and services to patients who need it.Serve with Quality Management (QM) team to identify areas of weakness and assist in the design of a process for routine retinopathy screening for patients who need it.Participate in Population Health meetings, Clinical Team and Nurse Manager meetings as directed by supervisor.Participate in Performance Improvement Committee Meetings and assist in monitoring follow up on action items retinopathy screenings and diabetes.Qualifications:High school or equivalent requiredProficiency in Microsoft office and internet-related applicationsExcellent time management and organizational skillsExcellent oral and written skillsDemonstrated ability to problem solve and remain calm during a crisisSuccessful clearance of all required criminal history checks (NSCHC)Able to travel between CHC sites and in statePreferred:Associate's degree in public health, social sciences related fieldExperience in patient care and engagementExperience and/or understanding of data analysisOrganization Information:Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), with offices in Connecticut, Colorado and California, is one of the country's most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and a leader in practice-based research, health professionals training, and use of innovative technologies to advance health and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively. We deliver more than 600,000 patient visits per year from primary care hubs and community clinics across the state of CT, all connected by technology and common standards for quality. We employ several hundred medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who are engaged in practice, teaching, and research. Our Weitzman Institute is devoted to research and practice transformation and is recognized around the country as one of the premier research institutes focused on improving health care and health outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute: the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), and ConferMed.Location:Community Health Center of Stamford - 5th StreetCity:StamfordState:ConnecticutTime Type:Part time

Job Description Summary:Job Description:Job Description: Healthy Communities is CHC's Public Health AmeriCorps program designed to create cohesion in vulnerable communities and to promote healthcare and support services through outreach, awareness, linkage to care and support. Healthy Communities also serves to identify the unique and integral needs of our communities and neighborhoods and to establish strategic plans to address them. Service delivery will directly address the public health crisis in vulnerable communities and make healthcare and support services accessible through flexible delivery of services. AmeriCorps members will conduct community outreach, education, patient engagement, and link patients to CHCI care and referrals to community based assistance. Additionally, AmeriCorps members will participate in statewide and local activities which promote awareness of health and health services.This is an AmeriCorps Member role - Community Health Information Specialist - that supports Behavioral Health Department at the Stamford and Norwalk site.Terms & Program Benefits:One-year service term from September 3, 2024 thru August 31, 2025Serve a minimum of 32 hours a week for a total of 1700 hours during service year$22,000 stipend over the course of one year, paid bi-weeklyAn education award of $7,395 at the end of successful service term completionThis is not a staff or volunteer position. This is the opportunity for you if you:Are highly outgoing, friendly, enthusiastic, and creativeEnjoy working with others and public speakingAre extremely organized and pay great attention to detailHave a strong interest in BIPOC health care issuesThrive in a fast paced environmentCan take initiative and work independently as well as part of a teamAs a Community Health Information Specialist for the Community Health Center, Inc., you will:Conduct monthly patient health education workshops; monitor the completion of pre-post surveys by workshop participants; and complete data entry for workshops and surveys.Track and document all completed patient engagement activities in patient's electronic health record.Provide care coordination to patients who are having access challenges that cannot be resolved by other team members.Assist patients with completing their Recovery In Action (RIA) plans.Coordinate enhanced health promotion and education program for mind, body, and food connection with Fairgate farms in Stamford to extend to other farms/community partners such as in Norwalk.Assist with establishment of mental well being programming that targets the CHCI patients and under-resourced community members by creating patient friendly teaching curriculum/pamphlets, marketing, recruitment tools and materials about the mind, body, and food connections.Promote and recruit participants for patient information sessions, education sessions and activities as well as coordinate facilitation of these events.Create a comprehensive resource guide on how to find healthy and affordable foods in lower Fairfield County area.Build community partnerships with local community gardens, farms, and organizations to promote and create awareness of mind, body, and food connection.Facilitate a community and/or patient focus group related to BH care for the BIPOC population for which the findings with assistance from the Chief Psychiatry Officer to the psychiatry team.Develop statewide community resource list for behavioral health patients that provides enhanced resources and referral organizations that can address identified patient's social determinants of health (SDOH).Create user friendly content for patients and community partners/organizations (ie, hospitals, churches, community centers) on how to access behavioral health services at CHC.Conduct community partner presentations to promote CHC mental health and substance use disorder services and treatments.Develop community partnerships to educate local communities on awareness of mental illness in the black community and collaborate with them on events to host.Establish a process for conducting community awareness and facilitation of trainings for Stamford/Norwalk adolescents to be trained in basics of NAMI, QPR or other programs that provide knowledge of recognizing a mental health challenge and ways to seek out assistance (referrals/treatment).Participate in quality improvement strategies to identify gaps in care for BH patients and new workflows to improve the completion of needed services (e.g. referrals and assessments).Participate in and develop presentations for team meetings to provide updates on engagement strategies and success of events, activities and workshops.Qualifications:High school or equivalent requiredProficiency in Microsoft office and internet-related applicationsExcellent time management and organizational skillsExcellent oral and written skillsDemonstrated ability to problem solve and remain calm during a crisisSuccessful clearance of all required criminal history checks (NSCHC)Able to travel between CHC sites and in statePreferred:Associate's degree in public health, social work related fieldExperience in health careCulturally humble and willing to work with the BIPOC populationExperience in project management or curriculum creationOrganization Information:Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), with offices in Connecticut, Colorado and California, is one of the country's most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and a leader in practice-based research, health professionals training, and use of innovative technologies to advance health and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively. We deliver more than 600,000 patient visits per year from primary care hubs and community clinics across the state of CT, all connected by technology and common standards for quality. We employ several hundred medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who are engaged in practice, teaching, and research. Our Weitzman Institute is devoted to research and practice transformation and is recognized around the country as one of the premier research institutes focused on improving health care and health outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute: the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), and ConferMed.Location:Community Health Center of Stamford - 5th StreetCity:StamfordState:ConnecticutTime Type:Part time

Job Description Summary:The Moses/Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers. The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S. It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states. As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts. As it forges pathways into the future of primary care, the MWHS honors Lillian Reba Moses (1924-2012), a granddaughter of slaves, and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman (1938-1999), whose ancestors escaped pogroms in Eastern Europe. Their vision and commitment to justice and equity in healthcare is the foundation upon which the Moses/Weitzman Health System was built.Job Description:The Child and Family Therapy (CFT) program Clinician is a talented clinical social worker or psychotherapist with a passion for and commitment to working with children age 3 -18 and their parents and/or caregivers. This clinician demonstrates an understanding of child development and has the expertise and flexibility to provide therapeutic interventions, based on the needs of each child and family. An unlicensed clinician ("Clinician I") works under the close supervision of a licensed clinician; a licensed clinician ("Clinician II") provides clinical services with a greater degree of independent functioning and may supervise trainees, but continues to receive the benefit of clinical supervision to promote continued professional development, support and quality clinical services. A licensed clinician with the requisite experience ("Clinician III") also supervises other clinicians.ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESSpecific responsibilities of the position include:Conduct comprehensive, child and family assessments with diagnoses and clinical formulationsDeliver psychotherapeutic services to children utilizing a range of psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family and group therapy modalitiesProvide guidance to parents and/or caregivers utilizing a family engagement framework and helping families access needed services and supportsProvide assessment and treatment services to victims and witnesses of crime and other potentially traumatic eventsProvide clinical supervision to and conduct performance evaluations of trainees (Clinician II) or trainees and staff (Clinician III), promoting excellence, professional development and job satisfactionActively participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning team meetings, supervision and other staff development activitiesMaintain positive collaborative relationships with referral sources and key community providersUtilize the agency's electronic health record (EHR) system to ensure proper and timely completion of all required clinical documentation, program statistics, and outcome dataOther related activities as neededQUALIFICATIONSRequired Skills and EducationA Master's degree in clinical social work or community counseling, such as MSW or MFT, or other license track mental health professionLicense in a mental health profession in Connecticut, or eligible to immediately become licensed(Clinician II and III)For Clinician II and III, the ability to model and promote high quality clinical practice, caring and appropriate professional boundaries in clinical work, compliance with administrative responsibilities, and the development of knowledge and excellenceMinimum one year experience providing clinical assessments and psychotherapy with children, adolescents and families (Clinician I), minimum two years post degree experience (Clinician II), minimum three years post degree experienced (Clinician III)Minimum one year experience providing supervision required (Clinician III)Able to demonstrate an understanding of core theoretical concepts including child development, cognitive-behavioral, attachment, and systems approaches, resilience, and trauma-informed diagnosis and treatmentAble to demonstrate solid grounding and experience in at least one relevant orientation to treatment, such as psychodynamic, CBT, TF-CBT, family systems and play therapyVerbal and written fluency in English required; bi-lingual fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole or another language widely spoken in our community, highly desiredExperience working with patients from culturally diverse backgrounds, and the ability to demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivityComputer skills required; familiarity with EHR systems a plusPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTHours will vary; our schedules range Monday-Friday from 7am-7pm and Saturdays.Minimal physical effort. Must be able to operate computer and telephone continuously. Regular regional travel as necessary.Organization Information:Location:CGC - Stamford West BroadCity:StamfordState:ConnecticutTime Type:Full time

Job Description Summary:Job Description:The Child and Family Therapy (CFT) program Clinician is a talented clinical social worker or psychotherapist with a passion for and commitment to working with children age 3 -18 and their parents and/or caregivers. This clinician demonstrates an understanding of child development and has the expertise and flexibility to provide therapeutic interventions, based on the needs of each child and family. An unlicensed clinician ("Clinician I") works under the close supervision of a licensed clinician; a licensed clinician ("Clinician II") provides clinical services with a greater degree of independent functioning and may supervise trainees, but continues to receive the benefit of clinical supervision to promote continued professional development, support and quality clinical services. A licensed clinician with the requisite experience ("Clinician III") also supervises other clinicians.ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESSpecific responsibilities of the position include:Conduct comprehensive, child and family assessments with diagnoses and clinical formulationsDeliver psychotherapeutic services to children utilizing a range of psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family and group therapy modalitiesProvide guidance to parents and/or caregivers utilizing a family engagement framework and helping families access needed services and supportsProvide assessment and treatment services to victims and witnesses of crime and other potentially traumatic eventsProvide clinical supervision to and conduct performance evaluations of trainees (Clinician II) or trainees and staff (Clinician III), promoting excellence, professional development and job satisfactionActively participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning team meetings, supervision and other staff development activitiesMaintain positive collaborative relationships with referral sources and key community providersUtilize the agency's electronic health record (EHR) system to ensure proper and timely completion of all required clinical documentation, program statistics, and outcome dataOther related activities as neededQUALIFICATIONSRequired Skills and EducationA Master's degree in clinical social work or community counseling, such as MSW or MFT, or other license track mental health professionLicense in a mental health profession in Connecticut, or eligible to immediately become licensed(Clinician II and III)For Clinician II and III, the ability to model and promote high quality clinical practice, caring and appropriate professional boundaries in clinical work, compliance with administrative responsibilities, and the development of knowledge and excellenceMinimum one year experience providing clinical assessments and psychotherapy with children, adolescents and families (Clinician I), minimum two years post degree experience (Clinician II), minimum three years post degree experienced (Clinician III)Minimum one year experience providing supervision required (Clinician III)Able to demonstrate an understanding of core theoretical concepts including child development, cognitive-behavioral, attachment, and systems approaches, resilience, and trauma-informed diagnosis and treatmentAble to demonstrate solid grounding and experience in at least one relevant orientation to treatment, such as psychodynamic, CBT, TF-CBT, family systems and play therapyVerbal and written fluency in English required; bi-lingual fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole or another language widely spoken in our community, highly desiredExperience working with patients from culturally diverse backgrounds, and the ability to demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivityComputer skills required; familiarity with EHR systems a plusPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTHours will vary; our schedules range Monday-Friday from 7am-7pm and Saturdays.Minimal physical effort. Must be able to operate computer and telephone continuously. Regular regional travel as necessary.Organization Information:The Moses/Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers. The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S. It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states. As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts. As it forges pathways into the future of primary care, the MWHS honors Lillian Reba Moses (1924-2012), a granddaughter of slaves, and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman (1938-1999), whose ancestors escaped pogroms in Eastern Europe. Their vision and commitment to justice and equity in healthcare is the foundation upon which the Moses/Weitzman Health System was built.Location:CGC - Child Guidance Center of Southern CT - Shippan AveCity:StamfordState:ConnecticutTime Type:Full time

Job Description Summary:Job Description:JOB SUMMARYThe Child and Family Therapy (CFT) program Clinician is a talented clinical social worker or psychotherapist with a passion for and commitment to working with children age 3 -18 and their parents and/or caregivers. This clinician demonstrates an understanding of child development and has the expertise and flexibility to provide therapeutic interventions, based on the needs of each child and family. An unlicensed clinician ("Clinician I") works under the close supervision of a licensed clinician; a licensed clinician ("Clinician II") provides clinical services with a greater degree of independent functioning and may supervise trainees, but continues to receive the benefit of clinical supervision to promote continued professional development, support and quality clinical services. A licensed clinician with the requisite experience ("Clinician III") also supervises other clinicians.ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESSpecific responsibilities of the position include:Conduct comprehensive, child and family assessments with diagnoses and clinical formulationsDeliver psychotherapeutic services to children utilizing a range of psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family and group therapy modalitiesProvide guidance to parents and/or caregivers utilizing a family engagement framework and helping families access needed services and supportsProvide assessment and treatment services to victims and witnesses of crime and other potentially traumatic eventsProvide clinical supervision to and conduct performance evaluations of trainees (Clinician II) or trainees and staff (Clinician III), promoting excellence, professional development and job satisfactionActively participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning team meetings, supervision and other staff development activitiesMaintain positive collaborative relationships with referral sources and key community providersUtilize the agency's electronic health record (EHR) system to ensure proper and timely completion of all required clinical documentation, program statistics, and outcome dataOther related activities as neededQUALIFICATIONSRequired Skills and EducationA Master's degree in clinical social work or community counseling, such as MSW or MFT, or other license track mental health professionLicense in a mental health profession in Connecticut, or eligible to immediately become licensed(Clinician II and III)For Clinician II and III, the ability to model and promote high quality clinical practice, caring and appropriate professional boundaries in clinical work, compliance with administrative responsibilities, and the development of knowledge and excellenceMinimum one year experience providing clinical assessments and psychotherapy with children, adolescents and families (Clinician I), minimum two years post degree experience (Clinician II), minimum three years post degree experienced (Clinician III)Minimum one year experience providing supervision required (Clinician III)Able to demonstrate an understanding of core theoretical concepts including child development, cognitive-behavioral, attachment, and systems approaches, resilience, and trauma-informed diagnosis and treatmentAble to demonstrate solid grounding and experience in at least one relevant orientation to treatment, such as psychodynamic, CBT, TF-CBT, family systems and play therapyVerbal and written fluency in English required; bi-lingual fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole or another language widely spoken in our community, highly desiredExperience working with patients from culturally diverse backgrounds, and the ability to demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivityComputer skills required; familiarity with EHR systems a plusPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTHours will vary; our schedules range Monday-Friday from 7am-7pm and Saturdays.Minimal physical effort. Must be able to operate computer and telephone continuously. Regular regional travel as necessary.Organization Information:The Moses/Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers. The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S. It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states. As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts. As it forges pathways into the future of primary care, the MWHS honors Lillian Reba Moses (1924-2012), a granddaughter of slaves, and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman (1938-1999), whose ancestors escaped pogroms in Eastern Europe. Their vision and commitment to justice and equity in healthcare is the foundation upon which the Moses/Weitzman Health System was built.Location:CGC - Child Guidance Center of Southern CT - Shippan AveCity:StamfordState:ConnecticutTime Type:Full time

Job Description Summary:Job Description:The Victim Advocate performs family advocacy and consultation/outreach, including providing informational and supportive services to child victims and their family/caregivers and assisting with referrals to ongoing community supports. This position plays a key role in the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) and is a key member of the CAC's Multidisciplinary Team.ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESServe as a victim advocate for alleged child victims of abuse and their families and a liaison between the CAC and other social service, mental health and advocacy partners in the communityCollaborate with Department of Children and Families (DCF), law enforcement officers, medical specialists, other community and court based victim advocates and mental health professionals, throughout the entire investigation processProvide families with information about: The forensic interview, CAC model, criminal justice process, victims' rights, victim compensation program, stress management techniques, self-care and children's anticipated emotions/reactions to traumaInitiate and maintain contact with children and families following a forensic interview and until the family's needs are metUtilize assessment methods to develop a plan of care and link families to resources to provide for the child and family's victim advocacy, medical, mental health treatment and basic needsCoordinate and assist with linkage to court related services with Victim Advocates from the Prosecutor's Office and the Juvenile CourtProvide crisis counseling to non-offending family members, whose child has been the victim of sexual or physical abuse, or neglect.Attend and participate in Multidisciplinary Team Case Review MeetingsMaintain regular communication with the CAC Director, the CAC's Multidisciplinary Team and work closely with CGC's Therapists to ensure the family's identified needs are communicated and family is notified of victim services at CGCActively participate in CGC's interdisciplinary treatment planning team meetings, supervision and other staff development activitiesUtilize the agency's electronic health record (EHR) system and other data tracking systems to ensure proper and timely completion of all required clinical documentation, program statistics, and outcome dataOther related activities as neededQUALIFICATIONSRequired Skills and EducationBachelor's degree requiredMaster's degree in clinical social work or community counseling, such as MSW or MFT, preferredVerbal and written fluency in English and bi-lingual fluency in Spanish requiredKnowledge and basic skills in counseling practices and methodsProficient in planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting activities conductedCommunicates effectively in writing and verbally to prepare written and electronic documentsOpen to receiving and utilizing constructive feedback regarding performance, presentation and relationships with othersAbility to conduct oneself in a professional manner adhering to all NASW Code of Ethics standardsHigh degree of self-awareness to effectively weigh and evaluate personal needs, client needs, and the aims and policies of the agency, and to respond and negotiate these competing needs as appropriateThe ability to establish rapport and work well with victims of abuse while always advocating in the best interest of the childCross-cultural competence and sensitivity required to succeed in agency committed to working with a diverse population and to continuing to build staff diversity (EOE)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTHours will vary; our schedules range Monday-Friday from 7am-7pm and Saturdays.Minimal physical effort. Must be able to operate computer and telephone continuously. Regular regional travel as necessary.Organization Information:Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) with offices in Connecticut, Colorado and California, is one of the country's most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and a leader in practice-based research, health professionals training, and use of innovative technologies to advance health and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively. We deliver more than 500,000 patient visits per year from primary care hubs and community clinics across the state of CT, all connected by technology and common standards for quality. We employ several hundred medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who are engaged in practice, teaching, and research. Our Weitzman Institute is devoted to research and practice transformation and is recognized around the country as one of the premier research institutes focused on improving health care and health outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute: the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), and ConferMed.Location:CGC - Child Guidance Center of Southern CT - Shippan AveCity:StamfordState:ConnecticutTime Type:Full time