Licensed Crisis Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) - ED Behavioral Health
Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: Ashaway
Posted on: March 12, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job
Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00am -
3:30pm Work where -every moment -matters.
Every day, over 37,000 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.
Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day. As part
of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in
Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become
nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for
personalized coordinated care. Come be part of something
special!
For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary
source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We
are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham
counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter
services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality
healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our
communities.
Job Summary
Crisis Clinician works in coordination with Emergency Department
interdisciplinary teams to organize, prepare, and deliver evidence
based clinical services across the continuum of care. Maintains
ethical principles and professional standards of practice in
adherence to the discipline's professional code of ethics.
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. - - Responds to crisis calls.
Key responsibilities of Crisis Clinician: -
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
Qualifications
Current CT license required; LCSW, LMFT, or LPC, prefer LCSW. -
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, preferably in an emergency department/crisis role, four
years preferred -
Bi-lingual Spanish language skills preferred
Computer proficient
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish
relationships within and outside their entity
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
We take great care of careers.
Hartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive
benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch
organization:
Medical and dental benefits
401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%
Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of
hire
Discounts on services, products and optional coverages - movie
tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!
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.
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