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Established in 1968, Gilead Community Services, Inc. has over 50 years of experience providing the highest quality services supporting people in recovery from mental health and substance use challenges.Gilead empowers personal growth, independence, and recovery through improved mental health, physical well-being, and community integration. Gilead’s supportive and collaborative services are marked by excellence, compassion, innovation, and integrity.  

Unlike large healthcare systems, our work is grounded in real relationships. We know our clients by name, and we put their needs first. 

Gilead Community Services is seeking a skilled recovery-oriented Outpatient Clinician to join our multi-disciplinary program staff.

About the position:

The Outpatient Clinician for Gilead’s Middletown area psychiatric outpatient clinic works Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM with occasional evening hours providing individual, marital, family and group therapy using a bio-psychosocial model of care. The clinician is responsible for the formulation and completion of detailed intake assessments, including diagnosis, mental status exams and treatment planning.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree required. Must hold (or be eligible for) CT associate-level clinical licensure and be working toward full licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT). License required within 18 months of hire.
• Experience working with individuals with psychiatric issues and co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Five (5) years of clinical experience.
• Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing
• Reliable use of personal vehicle as needed

We offer:

• HRSA Loan Repayment Programs (HRSA LRP). This is an approved site for the HRSA Loan Repayment Programs. If you have qualifying federal student loans and work with us full-time or part-time in select clinical or paraprofessional positions, you may be eligible to receive loan repayment benefits in exchange for working in a qualified setting for a set period of time.
• We pay the cost of annual licensing renewals.
• Generous paid time off (paid vacation, 13 holidays, 2 paid personal days, 12 sick days).
• Truly affordable medical, dental and vision benefits that save you nearly 50% more than the national average.
• Investment in your future through our 401(k) retirement plan and match, scholarship programs, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.
• Peace of mind with free long-term disability insurance and affordable short- and long-term life insurance options.

This is a non-union position and pays $63,000-$80,571 per year dependent on level of experience, with potential to earn $5,000 additional incentive pay.

Responsibilities:

• Providing individual and group psychotherapy services to adults with mental health and substance use disorders
• Conducting biopsychosocial intake assessments, developing treatment plans and administering other required assessment tools
• Maintaining clinical records and required documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Consulting with the program staff, Medical Director, and prescribing professionals regarding coordination of care, risk management, and any medical and mental health needs
• Establishing and maintaining collateral relationships important for the well-being of clients (families, landlords, police, legal system, employers, other agencies and treatment providers and any other community supports)

Gilead employees are held to standards and regulations set by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and other regulatory bodies. These standards are outlined in Gilead’s “Standards of Conduct” policy. It’s important that these standards and regulations are met through all duties performed, outcomes achieved, and conditions kept within the organization.