Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkJoin us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something specialFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJob SummaryCrisis Clinician works in coordination with Emergency Department interdisciplinary teams to organize prepare and deliver evidence based clinical services across the continuum of care Maintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to the disciplinersquos professional code of ethics Clinician provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments within the Emergency Department making recommendations and assisting in the coordination of care for patients presenting with behavioral health and substance abuse needs while working collaboratively with the emergency department Responds to crisis callsKey responsibilities of Crisis ClinicianDirect patient careConducts emergency psychiatric assessments Interprets the psychiatric and psychosocial needs of the patients and gathers collateral information to determine appropriate dispositionConducts advocacy referral and discharge planning to meet patientfamily needs Works with patientsrsquo community behavioral health and medical providers to assure coordination of clinical careFacilitates treatment process by referring patientfamily members to appropriate level of care and other resources as well as providing direct crisis intervention servicesCoordinates care and dispositions of psychiatric patients with Emergency Department staff while working effectively as a team member both within and across clinical setting to provide an integrated delivery of health care services through communication cooperation and collaborationDocuments assessments and all case management activities related to patientsWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkJoin us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something specialFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJob SummaryCrisis Clinician works in coordination with Emergency Department interdisciplinary teams to organize prepare and deliver evidence based clinical services across the continuum of care Maintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to the disciplinersquos professional code of ethics Clinician provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments within the Emergency Department making recommendations and assisting in the coordination of care for patients presenting with behavioral health and substance abuse needs while working collaboratively with the emergency department Responds to crisis callsKey responsibilities of Crisis ClinicianDirect patient careConducts emergency psychiatric assessments Interprets the psychiatric and psychosocial needs of the patients and gathers collateral information to determine appropriate dispositionConducts advocacy referral and discharge planning to meet patientfamily needs Works with patientsrsquo community behavioral health and medical providers to assure coordination of clinical careFacilitates treatment process by referring patientfamily members to appropriate level of care and other resources as well as providing direct crisis intervention servicesCoordinates care and dispositions of psychiatric patients with Emergency Department staff while working effectively as a team member both within and across clinical setting to provide an integrated delivery of health care services through communication cooperation and collaborationDocuments assessments and all case management activities related to patientsCurrent CT license required LCSW LMFT or LPC prefer LCSWMasterrsquos degree in Social Work Professional Counseling or Marriage and Family TherapyrequiredA minimum of two yearsrsquo experience in a psychiatric setting required preferably in an emergency departmentcrisis role four years preferredBi lingual Spanish language skills preferredComputer proficientExcellent communication skills with the ability to establish relationships within and outside their entityIs cognizant of health related social needs and cultural competence Recognizes and addresses health disparities inequalities and injustices directed toward clients related to access to care and provision of health servicesWe take great care of careersHartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer match up to Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentCurrent CT license required LCSW LMFT or LPC prefer LCSWMasterrsquos degree in Social Work Professional Counseling or Marriage and Family TherapyrequiredA minimum of two yearsrsquo experience in a psychiatric setting required preferably in an emergency departmentcrisis role four years preferredBi lingual Spanish language skills preferredComputer proficientExcellent communication skills with the ability to establish relationships within and outside their entityIs cognizant of health related social needs and cultural competence Recognizes and addresses health disparities inequalities and injustices directed toward clients related to access to care and provision of health servicesWe take great care of careersHartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer match up to Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment