Behavioral Health Specialist LCSW - PER DIEM

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 75 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Per diem

Weekend coverage

Mission-driven team environment

Résumé du poste

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks a part-time Behavioral Health Specialist / Crisis Clinician to provide psychosocial services in the ED and inpatient units. The role involves comprehensive assessments, safety evaluation, and interprofessional collaboration to support recovery and safe discharges. Rotating shift, with emphasis on teamwork and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Education and licensure are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, knowledge of community resources, social work theory and practice.

Responsabilités

• Conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments for adults, adolescents, and children in ED and Inpatient Behavioral Health.
• Evaluates patient safety and makes appropriate referrals for treatment.
• Provides consultation to healthcare providers to support management of psychosocial issues affecting treatment adherence.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and the clinical team to ensure safe discharge planning.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Community resources knowledge

Team collaboration

Formation

MSW degree from an accredited School of Social Work or Behavioral Health Field

CT licensure in Clinical Social Worker/Psychologist/Marriage and Family Therapist/Professional Counselor

Description du poste

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center and a member of Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Behavioral Health Specialist /Crisis Clinician to join our team.

The Crisis Clinician / Social Worker / Therapist provides psycho-social services to adult, adolescent and child patients seen in the Emergency Department and Inpatient Behavioral Health at Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center. Conducts a comprehensive assessment to identify psychosocial problems which interfere with recovery from illness or prevent a healthy lifestyle. Provides consultation to other health care providers to assist in the management of psychosocial problems interfering with compliance with other treatment regimens.

• Performs assessments, provides support to patients and families and is a patient advocate to assure appropriate cares is received.
• evaluates patient safety and collaborates with the healthcare team to makes appropriate referrals for treatment.
• Effectively communicates with patients, families and the integrated clinical team to ensure everyone understands the needs of the patient to ensure a safe discharge plan is created.
• Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.

Requirements

• Education: MSW degree from an accredited School of Social Work or Behavioral Health Field required.
• CT licensure in appropriate professional designation required , i.e. Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Counselor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, knowledge of community resources, social work theory and practice.

Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England:

• PER DIEM
• Weekend coverage and days as needed
• Mission Drive Team Environment

Compensation and Benefits

At Trinity Health Of New England , we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $46.15 per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes, if eligible:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran