Crisis Clinician – Emergency Behavioral Health

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours

Benefits Effective on first day

Mission Drive Team Environment

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Of New England, is seeking a Crisis Clinician to join our behavioral health team. This role provides psycho-social services to patients in the Emergency Department and Inpatient Behavioral Health, conducting assessments and coordinating care to support recovery and safe discharges.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW and CT licensure, demonstrates excellent communication, knowledge of community resources, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Psycho-social assessment

Patient communication

Team communication

Education

MSW degree

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Of New England, is seeking a Crisis Clinician to join our behavioral health team. This role provides psycho-social services to patients in the Emergency Department and Inpatient Behavioral Health, conducting assessments and coordinating care to support recovery and safe discharges.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW and CT licensure, demonstrates excellent communication, knowledge of community resources, and a commitment to