ED Crisis Clinician (LCSW,LMFT,LPC)

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)

Shift Detail: This position is weekdays second shift. It also has rotating everyo other weekend that is first shift.

Work Location Type: In Person

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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 we 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

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Full Time