Crisis Clinician LCSW - PER DIEM

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks a Crisis Clinician to join our Emergency Department and Inpatient Behavioral Health teams. You will provide psycho-social services to adult, adolescent and child patients, conduct comprehensive assessments, and advocate for safe discharge planning.

The role requires an MSW and CT licensure, strong communication skills, and collaboration with the clinical team to address psychosocial barriers to recovery.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from an accredited School of Social Work or Behavioral Health Field required.
• CT licensure in appropriate designation required (e.g., CSW, Psychologist, MFT, or Counselor).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; knowledge of community resources, social work theory and practice.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychosocial assessments to identify problems interfering with recovery or healthy lifestyle.
• Provides consultation to healthcare providers to assist in management of psychosocial issues.
• Performs assessments, provides support to patients and families and advocates for appropriate care.
• Evaluates patient safety and collaborates with the healthcare team to make referrals.
• Communicates with patients, families and the clinical team to ensure safe discharge planning.
• Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution and teamwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Social work knowledge

Teamwork

Education

MSW degree

Job description

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 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

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

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