Emergency Psychiatric Clinician: Crisis Care Expert

St. Vincent's Medical Center; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous paid time off with holidays

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT seeks a Psychiatric Social Worker to support emergency department and crisis services. You will conduct psychiatric assessments, coordinate discharge planning, and connect patients with appropriate resources.

Strong communication and cultural competence are essential. Two-plus years in psychiatric settings, CT licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LPC), and comfort with crisis interventions are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Minimum two years' psychiatric experience; ED/crisis setting preferred.
• Two+ additional years in psychiatry preferred; CT license required.
• Computer proficient and strong decision-making abilities.
• Ability to assess problems and collaborate with teams for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conducts emergency psychiatric assessments.
• Advocacy, referral and discharge planning to meet patient needs.
• Facilitates treatment by referring to appropriate care levels and crisis resources.
• Coordinates care with ED staff for integrated psychiatric services.
• Documents assessments and case management activities.
• Initiates treatment plans for longer length of stay patients.

Skills

Excellent communication

Cultural competence

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

CT license: LCSW/LMFT/LPC

Job description

St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT seeks a Psychiatric Social Worker to support emergency department and crisis services. You will conduct psychiatric assessments, coordinate discharge planning, and connect patients with appropriate resources.

Strong communication and cultural competence are essential. Two-plus years in psychiatric settings, CT licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LPC), and comfort with crisis interventions are required.