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 networkThe Institute of Living one of the first mental health centers in the US remains one of Americarsquos leading not for profit centers for patient care research and education in the fields of behavioral psychiatric and addiction disorder Through our dedicated experienced and skilled clinicians we provide patients and their families with the highest quality of personalized care Programs are offered for children adolescents and adults struggling with mental illness as well as offering services specializing in Anxiety Eating Disorders and Geriatric ServicesJob 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 ResponsibilitiesConductsacomprehensive bio psychosocial assessment and establishes a care plan as appropriateCollaborates 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 planningRefers 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 agenciesIndependently able to provide clinical social work interventions to all patient populationsParticipates in administrative and development activities including team meetings clinical supervision of staff and staff educationProvide social work field supervision to second year social work studentsSupports 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 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 networkThe Institute of Living one of the first mental health centers in the US remains one of Americarsquos leading not for profit centers for patient care research and education in the fields of behavioral psychiatric and addiction disorder Through our dedicated experienced and skilled clinicians we provide patients and their families with the highest quality of personalized care Programs are offered for children adolescents and adults struggling with mental illness as well as offering services specializing in Anxiety Eating Disorders and Geriatric ServicesJob 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 ResponsibilitiesConductsacomprehensive bio psychosocial assessment and establishes a care plan as appropriateCollaborates 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 planningRefers 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 agenciesIndependently able to provide clinical social work interventions to all patient populationsParticipates in administrative and development activities including team meetings clinical supervision of staff and staff educationProvide social work field supervision to second year social work studentsSupports 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 experienceEnsures the cost effective utilization of resourcesMasters Degree in Social Work or Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy or Related Human Service FieldPrevious experience in a healthcare settingLCSW LPC LMFTValid Drivers LicenseComputer 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 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 competenceRecognizes 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 The Hartford Hospital Institute of Living provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working in a thriving centrally located urban communityMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsLocated on the Institute of Livingrsquos historic park like grounds designed by Frederick Law OhlmstedWith 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 momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability statusMasters Degree in Social Work or Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy or Related Human Service FieldPrevious experience in a healthcare settingLCSW LPC LMFTValid Drivers LicenseComputer 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 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 competenceRecognizes 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 The Hartford Hospital Institute of Living provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working in a thriving centrally located urban communityMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsLocated on the Institute of Livingrsquos historic park like grounds designed by Frederick Law OhlmstedWith 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 momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status