Summary:

Hartford HealthCare is seeking an experienced and passionate Emergency Department Clinician to join our Behavioral Health team. As an Emergency Department Clinician, you will provide behavioral health counseling services and support patients in crisis. If you have a Connecticut licensure in LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LADC, Psychologist, or RN, along with a Bachelor's Degree for RN or a Master's Degree in a mental health field for all others, we encourage you to apply.

About Hartford HealthCare: Hartford HealthCare is Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network, consisting of over 30,000 committed colleagues. We pride ourselves on the meaningful work we do and the impact we make on the lives of our patients and communities. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals who share the same passion for providing exceptional care.

Details:

• Job Type: Part-time
• Location: Weston, CT
• Standard Hours: 24
• Shift: Shift 1 (Requires ability for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed)

Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient assessments and establish therapy treatment goals.
• Administer individual and group therapy, maintaining thorough and confidential records of observations.
• Evaluate progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions.
• Provide patients with information regarding resources and therapeutic activities in the community.
• Responsible for precertification of patients seen in the Emergency Department prior to admission into the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit.
• Obtain patients' prior history and communicate the information to designated staff for appropriate treatment.
• Collaborate with the psychiatrist to develop and initiate the plan of treatment.
• Provide appropriate and safe discharge plans under the guidance of the psychiatrist.

Qualifications:

• Connecticut licensure in LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LADC, Psychologist, or RN required.
• Bachelor's Degree required for RN, Master's Degree in a mental health-related field required for all others.
• Experience in behavioral health preferred for Registered Nurses.

At Hartford HealthCare, we value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package, including medical and dental benefits, a 401(k) plan with employer match, generous paid time off, and additional voluntary benefits and employee discount programs. Join us in providing exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our patients.

Note: This is a part-time position and may require evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.