Clinical Lcsw - Inpatient Psychiatry

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Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Monday - Friday
7a to 4:30p Work where every moment matters.
Every day, over 30,000 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 Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. 
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut.  CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.
Job Summary
Under the Direction of the Inpatient Nurse Director & Social Work Supervisor, the Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker will work collaboratively with the IP Psychiatry Patient Care Team to provide comprehensive clinical social worker services to patients hospitalized for acute psychiatric needs.  The IP Patient Care Team is comprised of MD, ARPN, MSN, RN, Social Worker, Recreational Therapist and Patient Care Technicians.  The Social Worker will assess and support patients admitted to the unit, provide clinical recommendations to the team, provide individual, family, and group therapy, and assist in discharge planning. 
Job Responsibilities

Conducts a comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment and establishes a care plan, as appropriate.

Collaborates with the interdisciplinary Team to assess for appropriate level of care and risk factors; develops and implements care/discharge plan and coordinates consults/referrals to remove barriers and promote optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
Utilizes specific therapeutic methods/strategies/interventions in accordance with individualized care plan
Monitors progress of interventions and revises plan to meet patient/family needs.
Provides education to patient/family with respect to meeting established goals including but not limited to disease prevention, impact of illness and disease progression, advocacy for benefits, health maintenance, and adherence to treatment regimens.


Provides direct patient care that may include: individual, group, & family therapy; case management, interdisciplinary collaboration for care transition needs, crisis intervention/safety planning, counseling, and emotional support to patients and families coping with illness, trauma, or end-of-life care, referral and discharge planning.
Refers patient to appropriate levels of care and available resources that promote the individualized care plan.
Maintains timely patient-centered documentation that reflect the patient and client systems' pertinent information for assessment, interventions and outcomes in accordance with regulatory licensing requirements and third-party agencies. 
Participates in administrative and development activities including team meetings, clinical supervision of staff and staff education.
Supports the development of hospital and/or unit-based programming to meet the clinical and strategic needs of the patients and the milieu.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work
Active LCSW required
Two years clinical experience in an Inpatient psychiatric setting


As a Hartford HealthCare entity, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting of:

Medical and dental benefits
401(k) plan with employer match
Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire, including seven paid holidays
Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs
Stress free commute; free parking and no shuttles

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.


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