Licensed Crisis Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) - ED Psych

Hartford Healthcare • Willimantic, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Crisis Clinician provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments within the Emergency Department making recommendations and assisting in the coordination of care for patients presenting with behavioral health and substance abuse needs while working collaboratively with the emergency department interdisciplinary teams. Responds to crisis calls. Conducts advocacy, referral and discharge planning to meet patient/family needs. Works with patients’ community behavioral health and medical providers to assure coordination of clinical care. Facilitates treatment process by referring patient/family members to appropriate level of care, and other resources as well as providing direct crisis intervention services.

Requirements

• Current CT license LCSW, LMFT, or LPC required.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy required.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a psychiatric setting required.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Cognizant of health-related social needs and cultural competence.
• Recognizes and addresses health disparities-inequalities and injustices directed toward clients, related to access to care and provision of health services.

Nice To Haves

• LCSW is preferred.
• preferably in an emergency department/crisis role, four years' experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments within the Emergency Department.
• Makes recommendations and assists in the coordination of care for patients presenting with behavioral health and substance abuse needs.
• Works collaboratively with the emergency department interdisciplinary teams.
• Responds to crisis calls.
• Conducts advocacy, referral and discharge planning to meet patient/family needs.
• Works with patients’ community behavioral health and medical providers to assure coordination of clinical care.
• Facilitates treatment process by referring patient/family members to appropriate level of care, and other resources.
• Provides direct crisis intervention services.

Benefits

• Shared Success bonus
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
• Referral bonus program
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level