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 networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob 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 UnitJob ResponsibilitiesDIRECT PATIENT CARE middot Conducts a comprehensive bio psychosocial assessment and establishes a care plan as appropriate o 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 outcomeso Utilizes specific therapeutic methodsstrategiesinterventions in accordance with individualized care plano Monitors progress of interventions and revises plan to meet patientfamily needso Provides 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 regimensmiddot Provides 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 middot Refers patient to appropriate levels of care and available resources that promote the individualized care planmiddot Maintains timely patient centered documentation that reflect the patient and client systemsrsquo pertinent information for assessment interventions and outcomes in accordance with regulatory licensing requirements and third party agencies CLINICAL EXCELLENCEmiddot Participates in administrative and development activities including team meetings clinical supervision of staff and staff education middot Supports the development of hospital andor unit based programming to meet the clinical and strategic needs of the patients and the milieu middot Works as a team member to contribute to improved patient experience middot Ensures the cost effective utilization of resourcesPerforms other work as assigned 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 networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob 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 UnitJob ResponsibilitiesDIRECT PATIENT CARE middot Conducts a comprehensive bio psychosocial assessment and establishes a care plan as appropriate o 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 outcomeso Utilizes specific therapeutic methodsstrategiesinterventions in accordance with individualized care plano Monitors progress of interventions and revises plan to meet patientfamily needso Provides 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 regimensmiddot Provides 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 middot Refers patient to appropriate levels of care and available resources that promote the individualized care planmiddot Maintains timely patient centered documentation that reflect the patient and client systemsrsquo pertinent information for assessment interventions and outcomes in accordance with regulatory licensing requirements and third party agencies CLINICAL EXCELLENCEmiddot Participates in administrative and development activities including team meetings clinical supervision of staff and staff education middot Supports the development of hospital andor unit based programming to meet the clinical and strategic needs of the patients and the milieu middot Works as a team member to contribute to improved patient experience middot Ensures the cost effective utilization of resourcesPerforms other work as assigned Educationmiddot Masterrsquos degree in social work or counseling or marriage and family therapy or related human service fieldExperiencemiddot Previous experience in a healthcare settingLicensure Certification Registrationmiddot LMSW LPC A LMFT A CADCmiddot Valid Drivers LicenseKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirementsmiddot Computer proficientmiddot Ability to assess problems determine solutions and make decisions within a timely mannermiddot Utilize supervision and team approaches in the context of patient assessment and clinical interventionsmiddot Excellent communication skills with the ability to establish relationships within and outside their entitymiddot Demonstrates competencies including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patient needsmiddot Focused on personal patientclient and unitstaff safetymiddot 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 trainingmiddot Is 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 servicesmiddot Develops 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 careersCommitted to nursing excellence St Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport is a twice designated Magnet hospital With more than employees it includes a bed teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility and special needs services for adults and children St Vincents is also a Level TraumaCentercertified by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma Now part of Hartford HealthCare it is the fastest growing hospital in the state providing more advanced surgical procedures and expanding access to care A large provider group comprised of the regionrsquos foremost experts provides convenient patient access from Stamford to Milford and nearly everywhere in between Founded in St Vincentrsquos remains steadfast in its mission to provide compassionate personalized care to the communityWith 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 is your momentEducationmiddot Masterrsquos degree in social work or counseling or marriage and family therapy or related human service fieldExperiencemiddot Previous experience in a healthcare settingLicensure Certification Registrationmiddot LMSW LPC A LMFT A CADCmiddot Valid Drivers LicenseKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirementsmiddot Computer proficientmiddot Ability to assess problems determine solutions and make decisions within a timely mannermiddot Utilize supervision and team approaches in the context of patient assessment and clinical interventionsmiddot Excellent communication skills with the ability to establish relationships within and outside their entitymiddot Demonstrates competencies including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patient needsmiddot Focused on personal patientclient and unitstaff safetymiddot 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 trainingmiddot Is 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 servicesmiddot Develops 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 careersCommitted to nursing excellence St Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport is a twice designated Magnet hospital With more than employees it includes a bed teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility and special needs services for adults and children St Vincents is also a Level TraumaCentercertified by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma Now part of Hartford HealthCare it is the fastest growing hospital in the state providing more advanced surgical procedures and expanding access to care A large provider group comprised of the regionrsquos foremost experts provides convenient patient access from Stamford to Milford and nearly everywhere in between Founded in St Vincentrsquos remains steadfast in its mission to provide compassionate personalized care to the communityWith 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 is your moment