Assessment Clinician (LCSW, PhD, PsyD) - Emergency Department

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Job Summary
Provides quality, cost-effective care for patient/families and/or others in target population. Evaluates patients/families at Hartford Hospital's 24hr Emergency Department to determine Psychiatric/Substance Abuse care needs. Assures access, provides assessment and/or direct care, coordinates required resources and partners with receiving programs and clinicians. By utilizing excellent communication and negotiation skills, focuses on providing the appropriate service in the most cost-effective formula to assure that the patient, provider, payor and health care organization's goals are met. Reports to Unit Manager/Program Manager. 

• LCSW, PhD, or PsyD licensed to practice in the state of CT.
• Must meet requirements for internal credentialing.
• Experience in assessment, triage and intake preferred. Individual programs may require specific additional certifications.
• Demonstrates competencies, including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age-specific patient needs.
• Knowledge of community mental health resources; understanding of addiction and recovery process; and group counseling skills and individual assessment skills are required.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills required. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology preferre