Clinician (LMSW, LPCA, LMFTA) - Adolescent

Hartford HealthCare; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is looking for a healthcare professional in Meriden to provide evidence-based clinical services. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for effective patient care and ensure adherence to professional standards.

The ideal candidate must have a Master’s Degree in a human service field and licensure in social work or a related profession. You will be involved in direct patient care, assessments, and the development of care plans.

Competitive benefits include medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or a related human service field.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• Licensure: LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A, or CADC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and establish care plans for patients.
• Provide direct patient care including counseling and emotional support.
• Document patient information accurately and timely.

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Location Detail: Rushford Center Inc, Meriden (10172)

Shift Detail: Monday - Friday 9:30am - 6pm

Job Summary

Works in coordination with 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive bio‑psychosocial assessment and establish a care plan, as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess for appropriate level of care and risk factors; develop and implement care/discharge plan and coordinate consults/referrals to remove barriers and promote optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
  • Utilize specific therapeutic methods/strategies/interventions in accordance with individualized care plan.
  • Monitor progress of interventions and revise plan to meet patient/family needs.
  • Provide education to patient/family regarding meeting established goals including but not limited to disease prevention, impact of illness and disease progression, advocacy for benefits, health maintenance, and adherence to treatment regimens.
• Provide 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, or end‑of‑life care, referral and discharge planning.
• Refer patient to appropriate levels of care and available resources that promote the individualized care plan.
• Maintain timely patient‑centered documentation reflecting the patient and client systems’ pertinent information for assessment, interventions and outcomes in accordance with regulatory licensing requirements and third‑party agencies.
• Participate in administrative and development activities including team meetings, clinical supervision of staff and staff education.
• Support the development of hospital and/or unit‑based programming to meet the clinical and strategic needs of the patients and the milieu.
• Work as a team member to contribute to improved patient experience.
• Ensure the cost‑effective utilization of resources.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or a related human service field.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• Licensure: LMSW, LPC‑A, LMFT‑A, or CADC.
• 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 the entity.
• Demonstrate competencies, including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age‑specific patient needs.
• Focused on personal, patient/client, and unit/staff safety.
• Assume responsibility for self‑improvement by identifying, communicating, and seeking resources or instruction/validation to meet own learning needs, and be self‑directed in maintaining currency of validations, certifications, licensure, and training.
• Be cognizant of health‑related social needs and cultural competence. Recognize and address health disparities, inequalities and injustices directed toward clients related to access to care and provision of health services.
• Develop and maintain cultural competency with an understanding of the history, traditions, values, and family systems of client groups as relates to health care and decision‑making. Display sensitivity to and awareness of the diversity in cultural groups and integrate this knowledge into practice.

Benefits

• 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 and employee discount programs