Licensed Crisis Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) - ED Psych

Location Detail: Windham Community Memorial (10183)

Shift Detail: Schedule: 3:00PM-11:30PM; Monday through Friday with option for Sunday through Thursday schedule.

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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.
Join us at Windham 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.
For more than 75 years, Windham Hospital seeks to meet the total healthcare needs of people from throughout Northeastern Connecticut. Our staff members are proud to live and work in this area, and are committed to providing quality healthcare to our community.

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Job Summary:

Licensed Crisis 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 interdisciplinary teams. Responds to crisis calls. 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.

Schedule: 3:00PM-11:30PM; Monday through Friday with option for Sunday through Thursday schedule.

Shift differential available.

Qualifications

• Current CT license LCSW, LMFT, or LPC required. LCSW is preferred.
• 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' experience preferred.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills, Bi-lingual Spanish language skills preferred.
• 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.

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Hartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top-notch organization.

• Shared Success bonus
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%

• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire

• Referral bonus program
• 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.