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 networkJoin us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something specialFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJob SummaryLicensed Crisis Clinician provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments within the Emergency Department making recommendations and assisting in the coordination of care for patients presenting with behavioral health and substance abuse needs while working collaboratively with the emergency department interdisciplinary teams Clinician responds to crisis calls Conducts advocacy referral and discharge planning to meet patientfamily needs Works with patientsrsquo community behavioral health and medical providers to assure coordination of clinical care Facilitates treatment process by referring patientfamily members to appropriate level of care and other resources as well as providing direct crisis intervention services This is a per diem position must be able to work minimum shifts per month mainly needed for first and second shiftsWork 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 networkJoin us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something specialFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJob SummaryLicensed Crisis Clinician provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments within the Emergency Department making recommendations and assisting in the coordination of care for patients presenting with behavioral health and substance abuse needs while working collaboratively with the emergency department interdisciplinary teams Clinician responds to crisis calls Conducts advocacy referral and discharge planning to meet patientfamily needs Works with patientsrsquo community behavioral health and medical providers to assure coordination of clinical care Facilitates treatment process by referring patientfamily members to appropriate level of care and other resources as well as providing direct crisis intervention services This is a per diem position must be able to work minimum shifts per month mainly needed for first and second shiftsCurrent CT license LCSW LMFT or LPC required LCSW is preferredMasterrsquos degree in Social Work Professional Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy requiredA minimum of two yearsrsquo experience in a psychiatric setting required preferably in an emergency departmentcrisis role four years experience preferredHighly effective verbal and written communication skills Bi lingual Spanish language skills preferredIs cognizant of health related social needs and cultural competenceRecognizes and addresses health disparities inequalities and injustices directed toward clients related to access to care and provision of health servicesWe 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 momentCurrent CT license LCSW LMFT or LPC required LCSW is preferredMasterrsquos degree in Social Work Professional Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy requiredA minimum of two yearsrsquo experience in a psychiatric setting required preferably in an emergency departmentcrisis role four years experience preferredHighly effective verbal and written communication skills Bi lingual Spanish language skills preferredIs cognizant of health related social needs and cultural competenceRecognizes and addresses health disparities inequalities and injustices directed toward clients related to access to care and provision of health servicesWe 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