Behavioral Health Specialist - LCSW Crisis Social Worker

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Description:

Saint Mary’s Hospital a member of Trinity Health Of New England is looking for an experienced Behavioral Health Specialist, Social Worker, LCSW to come join our team of highly specialized integrated behavioral health professionals. 

The Behavioral Health Specialist / Crisis Clinician is a Licensed Social Worker who provides psychiatric evaluations for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in the Emergency Room.  The Behavioral Health Specialist provides behavioral health consults, assessments, individual treatment, family consultations, care coordination, referrals, and participates in multidisciplinary teams which coordinates, monitors, and plans behavioral health care services throughout the episode of illness to meet the individual needs of our patients in order to improve the quality of care.

What you will do:

• Builds caring relationships with target population to promote positive health and social service outcomes.
• Provides consultation and recommendations to the Emergency Department (ED) providers and other healthcare providers to assist in determining the appropriate plan of care for patients.
• Triages, assesses, diagnoses, determines the most appropriate level of care, and coordinates appropriate referrals for behavioral health patients requiring crisis assessments in the Emergency Department and inpatient units,
• Coordinates and/or completes all assessments and goals that are strength-based, solution-oriented in order to build treatment plans from admission to discharge, with family and service providers.  Ensures implementation of the treatment plan with all providers. 
• coordinates a discharge plan, referral, or admission to an inpatient level of care, which may also include insurance precertification.
• Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork. Support team as needed to fulfil clients needs.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Education:  Master’s degree in a social work field including, Social Work; Marriage and Family Therapy; Psychology; and/or Mental Health Counselor
• Licensure: CT Licensure at a LCSW, LPC or LMFT level required.
• Experience:  Requires two years of clinical experience working with at risk populations.
• Understanding of consult-liaison, crisis intervention, and integrated care models; can assess the patient with a medical/behavioral health perspective.
• Work requires analytical ability to design comprehensive treatment plans and knowledge of professional literature and resources. Computer typing is necessary. 
• Ability to integrate diverse behavioral health interventions in collaboration with professionals from different disciplines to achieve holistic health goals in complex cases.

Highlights

• Full Time – 40hrs, 8hr or 10hr Evenings
• Excellent Benefits starting day 1!

Compensation and Benefits

At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $30.10 - $48.15

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Facility Information

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.