LCSW: Crisis Intervention & Therapy Expert

Northwell; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Nuvance Health Med Practice CT is seeking a licensed Social Worker (LCSW) to deliver emotional and psychosocial support, education, and therapy to patients, families and vulnerable populations. You will provide counseling, care coordination, discharge planning, and advocacy within a multidisciplinary team, using evidence-based approaches.

The role requires at least 3 years of LCSW experience, hospital or crisis care background, and preferred certification in CBT, DBT, or EMDR.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 3 years of experience as an LCSW.
• Clinical background with hospital or crisis experience; internship and work experience considered.
• Prefer certification or specialization in evidence-based interventions (CBT, DBT, EMDR).

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessment, reassessment and treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Ability to assess for risk and safety factors and recommend next steps in treatment.
• Provide counseling, individual, group, bereavement and crisis interventions as well as family/patient dynamics.
• Complete required documentation and regulatory paperwork.
• Collaborate with colleagues and psychiatric staff to ensure high-quality diagnosis and treatment.
• Develop patient-focused treatment plans and identify barriers to care.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources and ensure timely referrals.
• Apply evidence-based therapeutic practices and treatment modalities.
• Communicate with insurers to justify treatment and obtain approvals.
• Attend department, patient and family meetings.

Skills

Diagnostic evaluations

Treatment planning

Risk assessments

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Psychoeducation

Individual therapy

Family therapy

Group therapy

Regulatory documentation

Evidence-based practices

Education

LCSW license

Job description

Nuvance Health Med Practice CT is seeking a licensed Social Worker (LCSW) to deliver emotional and psychosocial support, education, and therapy to patients, families and vulnerable populations. You will provide counseling, care coordination, discharge planning, and advocacy within a multidisciplinary team, using evidence-based approaches.

The role requires at least 3 years of LCSW experience, hospital or crisis care background, and preferred certification in CBT, DBT, or EMDR.