Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the 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 environmentJob 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 ethicsJob ResponsibilitiesDirect Patient CareConducts emergency psychiatric assessments Interprets the psychiatric and psychosocial needs of the patients and gathers collateral information to determine appropriate dispositionConducts advocacy referral and discharge planning to meet patientfamily needs Works with patientsrsquo community behavioral health and medical providers to assure coordination of clinical careFacilitates treatment process by referring patientfamily members to appropriate level of care and other resources as well as providing direct crisis intervention servicesCoordinates care and dispositions of psychiatric patients with Emergency Department staff while working effectively as a team member both within and across clinical setting to provide an integrated delivery of health care services through communication cooperation and collaborationDocuments assessments and all case management activities related to patientsInitiates treatment plan for longer length of stay patients in collaboration with providerClinical ExperienceActively participates in quality and safety initiatives to support the unit which may include participation in initiatives committees workgroups and aftercare callsParticipates in administrative and development activities including debriefings team meetings clinical supervision of staff and staff educationWorks as a team member to contribute to improved patient experienceEnsures the cost effective utilization of resourcesWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the 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 environmentJob 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 ethicsJob ResponsibilitiesDirect Patient CareConducts emergency psychiatric assessments Interprets the psychiatric and psychosocial needs of the patients and gathers collateral information to determine appropriate dispositionConducts advocacy referral and discharge planning to meet patientfamily needs Works with patientsrsquo community behavioral health and medical providers to assure coordination of clinical careFacilitates treatment process by referring patientfamily members to appropriate level of care and other resources as well as providing direct crisis intervention servicesCoordinates care and dispositions of psychiatric patients with Emergency Department staff while working effectively as a team member both within and across clinical setting to provide an integrated delivery of health care services through communication cooperation and collaborationDocuments assessments and all case management activities related to patientsInitiates treatment plan for longer length of stay patients in collaboration with providerClinical ExperienceActively participates in quality and safety initiatives to support the unit which may include participation in initiatives committees workgroups and aftercare callsParticipates in administrative and development activities including debriefings team meetings clinical supervision of staff and staff educationWorks as a team member to contribute to improved patient experienceEnsures the cost effective utilization of resourcesMasters Degree in Social Work Professional Counseling or Marriage and Family TherapyA minimum of two years experience in a psychiatric setting required preferably in an emergency departmentcrisis roleFour years experience in a psychiatric setting preferably in an emergency departmentcrisis role is preferredCurrent CT license required LCSW LMFT or LPCComputer proficientAbility to assess problems determine solution 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 safetyAssumes 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 careersAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Charlotte Hungerford Hospital provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting ofMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including six paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsStress free commute free parking and no shuttlesStaff kitchenIndividual offices for full time clinicians 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 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 momentMasters Degree in Social Work Professional Counseling or Marriage and Family TherapyA minimum of two years experience in a psychiatric setting required preferably in an emergency departmentcrisis roleFour years experience in a psychiatric setting preferably in an emergency departmentcrisis role is preferredCurrent CT license required LCSW LMFT or LPCComputer proficientAbility to assess problems determine solution 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 safetyAssumes 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 careersAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Charlotte Hungerford Hospital provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting ofMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including six paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsStress free commute free parking and no shuttlesStaff kitchenIndividual offices for full time clinicians 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 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