ED Crisis Clinician (LCSW,LMFT,LPC)

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common : Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life. Job Responsibilities / Direct Patient Care /

• Conducts emergency psychiatric assessments. Interprets the psychiatric and psychosocial needs of the patients and gathers collateral information to determine appropriate disposition.
• 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.
• Coordinates care and dispositions of psychiatric patients with Emergency Department staff while working effectively as a team member both within and across clinical setting to provide an integrated delivery of health care services through communication, cooperation and collaboration.
• Documents assessments and all case management activities related to patients.
• Initiates treatment plan for longer length of stay patients in collaboration with provider. / Clinical Experience /
• Actively participates in quality and safety initiatives to support the unit which may include participation in initiatives, committees, workgroups, and aftercare calls.
• Participates in administrative and development activities including debriefings, team meetings, clinical supervision of staff and staff education.
• Works as a team member to contribute to improved patient experience.
• Ensures the cost-effective utilization of resources. Qualifications
• Master's Degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy
• A minimum of two years' experience in a psychiatric setting required, preferably in an emergency department / crisis role
• Four years' experience in a psychiatric setting, preferably in an emergency department / crisis role is preferred
• Current CT license required : LCSW, LMFT, or LPC
• Computer proficient
• Ability to assess problems, determine solution and make decisions within a timely manner
• Utilize supervision and team approaches in the context of patient assessment and clinical interventions
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish relationships within and outside their entity
• Demonstrates competencies, including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age specific patient needs
• Focused on personal, patient / client and unit / staff safety
• Assumes responsibility for self-improvement by identifying, communicating and seeking resources or instruction / validation to meet own learning needs, and is self-directed in maintaining currency of validations, certifications, licensure and training
• Is 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
• Develops and maintains cultural competence with an understanding of the history, traditions, values, and family systems of client groups as relates to health care and decision-making. Displays sensitivity to and awareness of the diversity in cultural groups and integrates this knowledge into their practice We take great care of careers. As a Hartford HealthCare entity, HOCC & MMC provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting of :
• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire, including seven paid holidays
• Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs
• Stress free commute; free parking and no shuttles
• Staff kitchen
• Individual offices for full-time clinicians
• With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work / life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment . Job :
• Behavioral Health / Psychiatry Organization :
• New Britain General Title : ED Crisis Clinician (LCSW,LMFT,LPC) Location : Connecticut-New Britain-100 Grand Street New Britain (10126) Requisition ID : 25158228 Other Locations : United States