Behavioral Health FSC (LCSW)- 40hr

Connecticut Children's • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

This position is accountable for identifying the psychosocial and psychiatric
needs of patients and families through clinical assessment, crisis intervention,
supportive counseling, case consultation with the health care team and
collaboration with other professionals in the community.  This position supports
the medical and behavioral health teams in the hospital. Patients assessed in
the Emergency Department behavioral health area are evaluated to determine
psychiatric or substance abuse care needs.   This clinician assures access,
provides assessment and/or direct care, coordinates resources and partners with
receiving programs and clinicians.  By utilizing excellent communication and
negotiation skills, this clinician focuses on providing the appropriate service
in the most cost-effective formula to assure that the patient, provider, payor
and health care organization’s goals are met. Reports to the Manager of Child &
Family Support Services.

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100%
dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years,
Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30
pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our
transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine
and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our
breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community
partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a
welcome and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our
passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re
excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of
transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Responsibilities

• identifying the psychosocial and psychiatric needs of patients and families through clinical assessment
• crisis intervention
• supportive counseling
• case consultation with the health care team
• collaboration with other professionals in the community
• supporting the medical and behavioral health teams in the hospital
• evaluating patients assessed in the Emergency Department behavioral health area to determine psychiatric or substance abuse care needs
• assuring access
• providing assessment and/or direct care
• coordinating resources
• partnering with receiving programs and clinicians
• providing the appropriate service in the most cost-effective formula to assure that the patient, provider, payor and health care organization’s goals are met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed