Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) - Adult Outpatient

Hartford Healthcare • Willimantic, CT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician works in coordination with interdisciplinary teams to organize, prepare, and deliver evidence based clinical services across the continuum of care. The Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician also maintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to the discipline’s professional code of ethics. For more than 75 years, Windham Hospital has treated patients with the latest high-tech equipment, operated by some of the most skilled and compassionate medical professionals available. We seek to meet the total healthcare needs of people from throughout Northeastern Connecticut. Our staff members are proud to live and work in this area and are committed to providing quality healthcare to our community. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Come be part of something special!

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related Human Service field.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current Connecticut LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LADC.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a psychiatric setting required, preferably in an emergency department/crisis role
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
• Is cognizant of health-related social needs and cultural competence.
• Recognizes and addresses health disparities-inequalities and injustices directed toward clients, related to access to care and provision of health services.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains timely patient-centered documentation that reflect the patient and client systems’ pertinent information for assessment, interventions and outcomes in accordance with regulatory licensing requirements and third-party agencies.
• Works as a team member to contribute to improved patient experience.
• Provide social work field supervision to second year social work students

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus
• Medical and dental benefits
• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level