Behavioral Health Specialist LCSW - PER DIEM
About The Position
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Of New England, is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist/Crisis Clinician. The Crisis Clinician/Social Worker/Therapist provides psychosocial services to adult, adolescent, and child patients seen in the Emergency Department and Inpatient Behavioral Health. The role includes comprehensive psychosocial assessments, patient and family support, patient advocacy, consultation with healthcare providers, safety evaluation, treatment referrals, and coordination with the clinical team to develop safe discharge plans. The position is per diem and includes weekend coverage and days as needed.
Requirements
- MSW degree from an accredited School of Social Work or a degree in a Behavioral Health field.
- Connecticut licensure in an appropriate professional designation, such as Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Counselor.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of community resources and social work theory and practice.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychosocial services to adult, adolescent, and child patients in the Emergency Department and Inpatient Behavioral Health.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify psychosocial problems that interfere with recovery or prevent a healthy lifestyle.
- Consult with other healthcare providers to help manage psychosocial problems that interfere with compliance with treatment regimens.
- Assess patients, support patients and families, and advocate to ensure patients receive appropriate care.
- Evaluate patient safety and collaborate with the healthcare team to make appropriate treatment referrals.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the integrated clinical team to ensure patient needs are understood and a safe discharge plan is created.
- Use problem-solving, conflict-resolution, positive communication, and teamwork.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage, if eligible.
- Retirement savings program with employer match.
- Time off, which may include paid time off, vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
- Well-being initiative.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities within Trinity Health.
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Job Type
Part-time
