Clinician (LMSW, LPCA, LMFTA)
About The Position
Rushford Center, part of Hartford HealthCare, provides addiction and mental health prevention, treatment, and recovery services. The Clinician works with interdisciplinary teams to organize, prepare, and deliver evidence-based clinical services across the continuum of care. The role upholds ethical principles and professional standards in accordance with the relevant discipline’s code of ethics. The Clinician assesses patients, develops and monitors individualized care plans, delivers therapeutic interventions and direct patient care, and coordinates referrals, transitions, and discharge planning. The role also provides patient and family education, maintains timely documentation, participates in team and staff-development activities, supports clinical programming, and contributes to patient experience and cost-effective resource use.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related human service field.
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
- LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A, or CADC credential.
- Valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and establish care plans as appropriate.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess the appropriate level of care and risk factors; develop and implement care and discharge plans; and coordinate consultations and referrals to address barriers and promote clinical and financial outcomes.
- Use therapeutic methods, strategies, and interventions in accordance with individualized care plans.
- Monitor intervention progress and revise plans to meet patient and family needs.
- Educate patients and families on established goals, including disease prevention and progression, benefits advocacy, health maintenance, and treatment adherence.
- Provide direct patient care, including case management, care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration for care transitions, crisis intervention and safety planning, counseling, emotional support, referrals, and discharge planning.
- Refer patients to appropriate levels of care and available resources that support individualized care plans.
- Maintain timely, patient-centered documentation in accordance with regulatory, licensing, and third-party agency requirements.
- Participate in administrative and development activities, including team meetings, clinical supervision of staff, and staff education.
- Support the development of hospital- or unit-based programming to meet patients’ clinical and milieu needs.
- Contribute as a team member to improve the patient experience.
- Ensure cost-effective utilization of resources.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Paid time off accruing from date of hire
- Seven paid holidays
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Employee discount programs
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance
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Job Type
Full-time
