Clinician (LCSW, LADC, LPC) - Substance Use Intensive Outpatient

Location Detail : HH Campus Lodge (10028)

Shift Detail : Monday-Friday, flexible day shift

Work Location Type : In Person

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Every day, over 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 Institute of Living at Hartford Hospital remains one of America’s leading not-for-profit centers for patient care, research and education in the fields of behavioral health and addiction disorders. Our dedicated and skilled treatment team provides patients and their families with the highest quality of personalized care at our facility, set on historic, park-like grounds designed by Frederick Law Ohlmsted. Programs are offered for children, adolescents and adults struggling with a wide range of behavioral health issues.

Job Summary

Works in coordination with interdisciplinary teams to organize, prepare, and deliver evidence-based substance use and addiction treatment services. Maintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to the discipline’s professional code of ethics.

Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to conduct a comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment, develops and implements treatment / discharge plan, monitors progress of interventions and revises plan to meet patient and family needs, and coordinates consults / referrals to remove barriers and promote the individualized care plan, detox, and / or substance use rehab.

Provides education to patient / family with respect to meeting established goals, including but not limited to disease prevention and progression, advocacy for benefits, and maintenance of treatment regimen.

Provides direct patient care that may include case management, care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration for care transition needs, crisis intervention / safety planning, counseling, and emotional support to patients and families coping with illness, trauma, referral and discharge planning.

Maintains timely, patient-centered documentation that reflects the patient and client systems’ pertinent information for assessment, interventions and outcomes in accordance with regulatory licensing requirements and third-party agencies.

Participates in administrative and developmental activities including team meetings and clinical supervision by program manager.

Works as a team member to contribute to improved patient experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related Human Service field
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting working with substance use disorders or addiction services
• LCSW, LADC, or LPC; responsible for maintaining current licensure
• Valid Driver's License
• Computer proficient
• Ability to assess problems, determine solutions, 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
• Focused on personal, patient / client and unit / staff safety

At the Institute of Living, we don’t just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our 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 .

As an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.