Description Job Schedule: Part Time Standard Hours: 16 Job Shift: Shift 2 Shift Details: 4pm - 12:30am
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This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world.
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Job SummaryProvides quality, cost-effective care for patient/families and/or others in target population.
Evaluates patients/families at Hartford Hospital's 24hr Emergency Department to determine Psychiatric/Substance Abuse care needs.
Assures access, provides assessment and/or direct care, coordinates required resources and partners with receiving programs and clinicians.
By utilizing excellent communication and negotiation skills, focuses on providing the appropriate service in the most cost-effective formula to assure that the patient, provider, payor and health care organization's goals are met.
Reports to Unit Manager/Program Manager.
Qualifications
LCSW, PhD, or PsyD licensed to practice in the state of CT.
Must meet requirements for internal credentialing.
Experience in assessment, triage and intake preferred.
Individual programs may require specific additional certifications.
Demonstrates competencies, including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age-specific patient needs.
Knowledge of community mental health resources; understanding of addiction and recovery process; and group counseling skills and individual assessment skills are required.
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills required.
Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
We take great care of careers.
As a Hartford Healthcare entity, The Hartford Hospital Institute of Living provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working in a thriving centrally located urban community:
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
Located on the Institute of Living's historic park-like grounds designed by Frederick Law Ohlmsted
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.