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 SummaryThe licensed Behavioral Health Clinician works 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 ethics Outpatientsetting of clinical care and population servedKey responsibilitiesDirect Patient CareClinician conducts a comprehensive bio psychosocial assessment and establishes a care plan as appropriateProvides 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 populationsProvide social work field supervision to second year social work studentsFully licensed Clinicians are eligible for a Sign on Bonus within program guidelinesWork 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 SummaryThe licensed Behavioral Health Clinician works 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 ethics Outpatientsetting of clinical care and population servedKey responsibilitiesDirect Patient CareClinician conducts a comprehensive bio psychosocial assessment and establishes a care plan as appropriateProvides 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 populationsProvide social work field supervision to second year social work studentsFully licensed Clinicians are eligible for a Sign on Bonus within program guidelinesMasterrsquos Degree in Social Work Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy or related Human Service field requiredPrevious experience in a healthcare setting requiredConnecticut LCSW LPC LMFT or LADC requiredValid Drivers License requiredAbility to assess problems determine solutions and make decisions within a timely manner requiredDemonstrates competencies including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patient needsDevelops 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 careersHartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationSign on bonusMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer match up to Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreWith 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 momentMasterrsquos Degree in Social Work Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy or related Human Service field requiredPrevious experience in a healthcare setting requiredConnecticut LCSW LPC LMFT or LADC requiredValid Drivers License requiredAbility to assess problems determine solutions and make decisions within a timely manner requiredDemonstrates competencies including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patient needsDevelops 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 careersHartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationSign on bonusMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer match up to Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreWith 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