Work whereevery momentmattersThe Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute care community teaching hospital we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery as well as a wide variety of specialties Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region caring for patients from birth through the end of lifeJob SummaryWorks in coordination with interdisciplinary teams to organize prepare and deliver evidence based clinical services across the continuum of care Maintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to the disciplinersquos professional code of ethicsSetting of clinical care and population served will depend on unique needs of Business UnitDIRECT PATIENT CARE 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 caredischarge plan and coordinates consultsreferrals to remove barriers and promote optimal clinical and financial outcomesUtilizes specific therapeutic methodsstrategiesinterventions in accordance with individualized care planMonitors progress of interventions and revises plan to meet patientfamily needsProvides education to patientfamily 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 regimensProvides direct patient care that may include case management care coordination interdisciplinary collaboration for care transition needs crisis interventionsafety 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 planMaintains timely patient centered documentation that reflects the patient and client systemsrsquo pertinent information for assessment interventions and outcomes in accordance with regulatory licensing requirements and third party agencies Independently able to provide clinical social work interventions to all patient populationsCLINICAL EXCELLENCEParticipates in administrative and development activities including team meetings clinical supervision of staff and staff educationProvide social work field supervision to second year social work studentSupports the development of hospital andor unit based programming to meet the clinical and strategic needs of the patients and the milieuWorks as a team member to contribute to improved patient experience Ensures the cost effective utilization of resourcesWork whereevery momentmattersThe Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute care community teaching hospital we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery as well as a wide variety of specialties Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region caring for patients from birth through the end of lifeJob SummaryWorks in coordination with interdisciplinary teams to organize prepare and deliver evidence based clinical services across the continuum of care Maintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to the disciplinersquos professional code of ethicsSetting of clinical care and population served will depend on unique needs of Business UnitDIRECT PATIENT CARE 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 caredischarge plan and coordinates consultsreferrals to remove barriers and promote optimal clinical and financial outcomesUtilizes specific therapeutic methodsstrategiesinterventions in accordance with individualized care planMonitors progress of interventions and revises plan to meet patientfamily needsProvides education to patientfamily 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 regimensProvides direct patient care that may include case management care coordination interdisciplinary collaboration for care transition needs crisis interventionsafety 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 planMaintains timely patient centered documentation that reflects the patient and client systemsrsquo pertinent information for assessment interventions and outcomes in accordance with regulatory licensing requirements and third party agencies Independently able to provide clinical social work interventions to all patient populationsCLINICAL EXCELLENCEParticipates in administrative and development activities including team meetings clinical supervision of staff and staff educationProvide social work field supervision to second year social work studentSupports the development of hospital andor unit based programming to meet the clinical and strategic needs of the patients and the milieuWorks as a team member to contribute to improved patient experience Ensures the cost effective utilization of resourcesEducationMasterrsquos Degree in Social Work or Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy or Related Human Service FieldExperiencePrevious experience in a healthcare settingLicensure Certification RegistrationLCSW LPC LMFT LADC Valid Drivers LicenseKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements Computer proficientAbility to assess problems determine solutions and make decisions within a timely mannerUtilize supervision and team approaches in the context of patient assessment and clinical interventionsExcellent communication skills with the ability to establish relationships within and outside their entityDemonstrates competencies including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patient needsFocused on personal patientclient and unitstaff safety Assumes responsibility for self improvement by identifying communicating and seeking resources or instructionvalidation to meet own learning needs and is self directed in maintaining currency of validations certifications licensure and trainingIs cognizant of health related social needs and cultural competence Recognizes and addresses health disparities inequalities and injustices directed toward clients related to access to care and provision of health servicesDevelops and maintains cultural competence with an understanding of the history traditions values and family systems of client groups as relates to health care and decision making Displays sensitivity to and awareness of the diversity in cultural groups and integrates this knowledge into their practiceWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentEducationMasterrsquos Degree in Social Work or Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy or Related Human Service FieldExperiencePrevious experience in a healthcare settingLicensure Certification RegistrationLCSW LPC LMFT LADC Valid Drivers LicenseKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements Computer proficientAbility to assess problems determine solutions and make decisions within a timely mannerUtilize supervision and team approaches in the context of patient assessment and clinical interventionsExcellent communication skills with the ability to establish relationships within and outside their entityDemonstrates competencies including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patient needsFocused on personal patientclient and unitstaff safety Assumes responsibility for self improvement by identifying communicating and seeking resources or instructionvalidation to meet own learning needs and is self directed in maintaining currency of validations certifications licensure and trainingIs cognizant of health related social needs and cultural competence Recognizes and addresses health disparities inequalities and injustices directed toward clients related to access to care and provision of health servicesDevelops and maintains cultural competence with an understanding of the history traditions values and family systems of client groups as relates to health care and decision making Displays sensitivity to and awareness of the diversity in cultural groups and integrates this knowledge into their practiceWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment