LCSW Pediatric Family Behavioral Health Clinician

Connecticut Children's; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Hospital paid life and disability

Paid time off and leave programs

Education and training assistance

Retirement savings plan with hospital

Job summary

Connecticut Children’s seeks a licensed clinical social worker to identify psychosocial and psychiatric needs of pediatric patients and families. The role involves assessments, crisis intervention, counseling, consultation, and coordination with hospital and community resources.

The clinician will collaborate with medical and behavioral health teams, ensure appropriate utilization review, and support transitions across levels of care. LCSW is required; MSW with pediatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's in social work required.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience serving the needs of children and families.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and plans patient care by conducting timely psychosocial and psychiatric assessments and evaluations of patients and families.
• Develops therapeutic plan based on psychosocial and psychiatric assessment; provides advocacy, referral and discharge planning.
• Coordinates and implements patient/family care with multidisciplinary team; documents and communicates in a timely manner; educates patient/family to meet goals.

Skills

Group counseling

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Time management

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master's in social work

Job description

Connecticut Children’s seeks a licensed clinical social worker to identify psychosocial and psychiatric needs of pediatric patients and families. The role involves assessments, crisis intervention, counseling, consultation, and coordination with hospital and community resources.

The clinician will collaborate with medical and behavioral health teams, ensure appropriate utilization review, and support transitions across levels of care. LCSW is required; MSW with pediatric experience is preferred.