Primary Therapist, Social Worker - Per Diem

Trinity Health • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Primary Therapist / Social Worker to provide comprehensive, compassionate care to patients in its Behavioral Health Services. The Primary Therapist drives a collaborative, interdisciplinary process to coordinate, monitor, and plan behavioral health services according to individual patient needs. The role incorporates case-management functions into daily work, serving as a resource for the care delivery team, patients, and families while monitoring, evaluating, and integrating clinical and supportive services.

Behavioral Health Services include inpatient adult services, inpatient child and adolescent services, and outpatient services. The hospital uses a multidisciplinary team approach to develop individualized plans of care and focuses on building trust, supportive relationships, and patients’ strengths and competencies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field from an accredited college or university.
• Weekend availability required.

Nice To Haves

• CT licensure in an appropriate professional designation is preferred, such as Licensed Master Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Counselor.
• Previous behavioral health experience or internship work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete documentation for intake, assessment, treatment planning, and discharge.
• Collaborate with clinical program staff to explore appropriate treatment options.
• Establish relationships with patients and families and set reasonable expectations for care.
• Complete aftercare referrals and collaborate with outside agencies as needed.
• Use problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.
• Coordinate, monitor, and plan behavioral health care services to meet individual patient needs.
• Act as a resource for the care delivery team, patients, and families, and monitor, evaluate, and integrate direct clinical and supportive services.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time