Job Abstract

Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Crisis Clinician to join our team of mission-driven healthcare professionals located on our Emergency Room at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center.

The Crisis Clinician and Therapist is responsible to serve as the driver of a collaborative, interdisciplinary process which coordinates, monitors, and plans behavioral health care services while patient is receiving care in the Emergency Room.  The Crisis Clinician Provides a comprehensive psychosocial assessment of patient and family in order to develop treatment plan and goals and is an advocate for the patient to ensure optimal attainment of treatment goals

What you will do:

• Performs assessments, provides support to patients and families and is a patient advocate to assure appropriate cares is received.  Contributes to overall quality of care through meeting the individual needs of our patients in order to improve the quality of care, reduce costs of care, and enhance patient satisfaction
• Effectively communicates with patients, families and the integrated clinical team to ensure everyone understands the needs of the patient to ensure a safe discharge plan is created.
• : Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork

??Requirements:

• Education: MSW degree from an accredited School of Social Work or Behavioral Health Field required.
• CT licensure in appropriate professional designation preferred, i.e. Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Counselor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, knowledge of community resources, social work theory and practice. 

Highlights

• Per Diem
• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive rates

Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment.   We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.