Emergency Department Clinician (Lcsw, Lmft, Lpc, Ladc, Psyd) - Behavioral Health

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St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent's is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system's second-largest hospital.

Job Summary:

• Provides behavioral health counseling services.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts patient assessments and establishes therapy treatment goals.

• Administers individual and group therapy. Maintains thorough and confidential records of observations.

• Evaluates progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions.

• Provides patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic activities in the community.

• Responsible for precertification of patients seen in ED prior to admission into Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

• Responsible for obtaining patients prior history for patient's medical physician, psychiatrist, mental health professional and/or family member and communicates information to designated staff as required for appropriate treatment.

• Under the oversight of the psychiatrist, provides appropriate and safe discharge plan

• Under the guidance of the psychiatrist, reviews patient notes to discuss and initiate the plan of treatment.

• Connecticut licensure in LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LADC, Psychologist, or RN required

• Bachelor Degree required for RN, Master Degree in a mental health related field required for all others

• For Registered Nurse experience in behavioral health strongly preferred

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Hartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:

• Medical and dental benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer match

• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire

• Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs

With 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 - 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 work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.