Crisis Clinician LCSW - PER DIEM

Trinity Health • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center and a member of Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Crisis Clinician to join our team. The Crisis Clinician / Social Worker / Therapist provides psycho-social services to adult, adolescent and child patients seen in the Emergency Department and Inpatient Behavioral Health at Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center. Conducts a comprehensive assessment to identify psychosocial problems which interfere with recovery from illness or prevent a healthy lifestyle. Provides consultation to other health care providers to assist in the management of psychosocial problems interfering with compliance with other treatment regimens. Performs assessments, provides support to patients and families and is a patient advocate to assure appropriate cares is received. evaluates patient safety and collaborates with the healthcare team to makes appropriate referrals for treatment. Effectively communicates with patients, families and the integrated clinical team to ensure everyone understands the needs of the patient to ensure a safe discharge plan is created. Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.

Requirements

• MSW degree from an accredited School of Social Work or Behavioral Health Field required.
• CT licensure in appropriate professional designation required , i.e. Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Counselor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, knowledge of community resources, social work theory and practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides psycho-social services to adult, adolescent and child patients seen in the Emergency Department and Inpatient Behavioral Health
• Conducts a comprehensive assessment to identify psychosocial problems which interfere with recovery from illness or prevent a healthy lifestyle
• Provides consultation to other health care providers to assist in the management of psychosocial problems interfering with compliance with other treatment regimens
• Performs assessments, provides support to patients and families and is a patient advocate to assure appropriate cares is received
• Evaluates patient safety and collaborates with the healthcare team to makes appropriate referrals for treatment
• Effectively communicates with patients, families and the integrated clinical team to ensure everyone understands the needs of the patient to ensure a safe discharge plan is created
• Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork

Benefits

• PER DIEM
• Weekend coverage and as needed days
• Mission Drive
• Team Environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees