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, or Therapist provides psychosocial services to adult, adolescent, and child patients in the Emergency Department and Inpatient Behavioral Health. The role includes conducting comprehensive assessments to identify psychosocial problems that interfere with recovery or a healthy lifestyle; consulting with other healthcare providers about psychosocial issues that affect treatment compliance; assessing patients, supporting patients and families, and advocating for appropriate care; evaluating patient safety; and collaborating with the healthcare team on referrals and safe discharge plans. The clinician communicates with patients, families, and the integrated clinical team and demonstrates problem-solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork. This is a per-diem role with weekend coverage and additional days as needed. The listed pay is $46.15 per hour, with pay based on experience, skills, and education. Benefits may be available if eligible.
Requirements
- A Master of Social Work 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 healthcare providers to help manage psychosocial problems that interfere with compliance with treatment regimens.
- Assess patients, provide support to patients and families, and advocate to ensure appropriate care is received.
- Evaluate patient safety and collaborate with the healthcare team to make appropriate treatment referrals.
- Communicate with patients, families, and the integrated clinical team to clarify patient needs and support a safe discharge plan.
- 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 that 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
