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Careers That Make A Difference!
Some people are drawn to this work because they want to promote human health and well-being; others because of a strong passion to reverse past and current injustices of race, class and gender. Whatever your motivation, welcome! There is much work to be done, and we promise you will never leave work without knowing why you were needed on a daily basis.
Over the past 130 years, UCFS has built an outstanding reputation in health and human services attributable in large part to our outstanding team of over 300 professionals. From our early roots in childcare, the alleviation of suffering and dental care, to our current expanded services in primary medical and behavioral healthcare...we are dedicated to improving the lives of those we serve.
UCFS Current Jobs are divided into six main areas: Please click on one of these areas to view jobs currently available in that area; be sure to check out our outstanding benefits package as well.
Healthcare Services
Physician – Internist or Pediatrician
*** UCFS is an approved NHSC site with Loan Repayment Program job opportunities for Pediatricians, Family Physicians and Dentists ***
The LRP permits us to hire NHSC loan repayment participants for these job opportunities. Contact us now if you are a loan repayment participant or desire to be.
Brief Position Statement
United Community & Family Services has an opening in Norwich, CT and Jewett City, CT, for a Physician. Duties include diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries and providing continuity of care through maintaining admitting at the area hospital and participating in on-call rotation. Candidate will also perform responsibilities for geriatric assessment, the Agency’s management program, and nursing home consultation as needed.
Qualifications
Must possess an M.D. degree or its equivalent, a License to practice in the State of Connecticut, and at least 3 years as an intern in an accredited medical residency program. Must possess board certification or eligibility in a primary care specialty.
Forward resume to Karen Eichstaedt, Director of Human Resources, UCFS, 34 East Town Street, Norwich, CT 06360-2326.
Pediatric LPN - Part-time
Brief Position Statement
The main purpose of this role is to assist with telephone & face to face patient communication and with physical exams & lab testing, as well as provide patient education and respond to patient needs. Join our team of Health Care professionals who provide client centered services in adult primary care, pediatrics and women’s health. Schedule is typically 1st shift Monday - Friday
Qualifications
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing, with current CT State license and CPR certification
- Minimum of 1 year experience, preferably in Pediatrics &/or Outpatient Primary Care
- Demonstrated communications, diplomacy and problem solving skills, coupled with time management, organization and team building
- Exceptional client centered service provision and team & health care provider communications and collaboration skills
- Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, MS-Office & the Internet
- Bilingual – Spanish / English speaking candidates preferred
Location
UCFS Health Center, Norwich, CT
"My colleagues, physicians, dentists, nurses, medical assistants, psychiatrists – all of us, could certainly be employed in any town or location, but chose to be here. We felt it was important to be of service to the community and are rewarded with the memorable smiles and appreciation of our patients."
Dr. Ramindra Walia
Dental Health Services
There are no positions available at this time.
Behavioral Health Services
Outpatient Clinician
Brief Position Statement
Provide a broad range clinical outpatient services for individuals, families, couples or
groups of all ages regarding psychological, behavioral or emotional problems through the development and implementation of clinical assessment and clinical treatment plans.
Qualifications
- Masters degree required: MA/MSW/MFT
- License preferred: LCSW/LMFT/LPC, license eligible required
- 2 - 3 years of related clinical psychotherapy experience
- Ability to provide for strength based, client centered service delivery with a culturally diverse client base
Location
UCFS Health Center in Norwich, CT
Eldercare Services
There are no positions available at this time.
"I liked every aspect of my job. While nursing is more specialized today, as in all healthcare, I had the joy of caring for the whole community. Every day patients would say 'thank you' to me for making them feel better. Can you imagine a more rewarding job?"
Betty Bessette
Volunteer Services
There are no positions available at this time.
Administration
Customer Service Representative – Colchester – Part-time
Brief Position Statement
The main purpose of this role is to provide courteous and professional client centered customer service to clients, visitors and callers of our Colchester Behavioral Health Services Outpatient site, while performing medical records and clerical duties, as well as supporting clinical providers and staff. This is a part-time position and the typical schedule would be Monday thru Wednesday, 4 – 8 p.m., Thursday, 4:30 – 8 p.m. and Friday 1 -8 p.m. This position may also require travel on-the-job 10% of the time.
Qualifications
- Ability to work the typical schedule stated above or similar
- High School Diploma/GED
- Minimum 2 - 3 years of related customer service, medical or behavioral health reception &/or medical records experience required; 3 - 5 years preferred
- Excellent demonstrated customer service and data entry skills with commitment to accuracy
- Demonstrated team player, someone who can support the staff, services and operations of a Behavioral Health outpatient environment with confidence & comfort in a positive and productive manner
- Demonstrated strength in organization, data entry, attention to detail and working with highly sensitive, protected confidential information and records, as well as multi-task
- Capable of required physical demand - When performing medical records tasks may frequently be required to lift and move records of up to 35 lbs. on a regular basis
- Valid CT State Drivers License in good standing and own self-insured reliable vehicle
Location
Colchester Office, 212 Upton Road, Colchester, CT
Customer Service Representative – New London – Part-time
Brief Position Statement
The main purpose of this role is to provide courteous and professional client centered customer service to clients, visitors and callers of our New London Behavioral Health Services Outpatient site, while performing medical records and clerical duties, as well as supporting clinical providers and staff. This is a part-time position that may also require travel on-the-job 10% of the time.
Qualifications
- Ability to work the typical schedule stated above or similar
- High School Diploma/GED
- Minimum 2 - 3 years of related customer service, medical or behavioral health reception &/or medical records experience required; 3 - 5 years preferred
- Excellent demonstrated customer service and data entry skills with commitment to accuracy
- Demonstrated team player, someone who can support the staff, services and operations of a Behavioral Health outpatient environment with confidence & comfort in a positive and productive manner
- Demonstrated strength in organization, data entry, attention to detail and working with highly sensitive, protected confidential information and records, as well as multi-task
- Capable of required physical demand - When performing medical records tasks may frequently be required to lift and move records of up to 35 lbs. on a regular basis
- Valid CT State Drivers License in good standing and own self-insured reliable vehicle
Location
New London Office, 400 Bayonet Street, New London, CT
"I really enjoy the great people I work with and as long as they need me, I'll be there. It’s certainly never the same day twice,"
Ed Wilczek
