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Natchaug Hospital
Clinician (LMSW, LPCA, LMFTA) - Adult PHP
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$38,529 / year median in Connecticut
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Location Detail:
NAT 1353
Gold Star Hwy Groton (10154)Shift Detail:
Schedule:
Monday- Friday; 9:00am-5:30pm Work where every moment matters.
Behavioral Health Clinician:
Conducts a comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment and establishes a care plan, as appropriate. Provides direct patient care that may include case management, care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration for care transition needs, crisis intervention/safety planning, counseling, and emotional support to patients and families coping with illness, trauma, or end- of-life care, referral and discharge planning. Refers patient to appropriate levels of care and available resources that promote the individualized care plan. Maintains timely patient-centered documentation that reflect the patient and client systems' pertinent information for assessment, interventions and outcomes in accordance with regulatory licensing requirements and third-party agencies.
- Behavioral Health Clinicians are eligible for a Sign On Bonus up to $2,500.00, in accordance with program guidelines
- Qualifications Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy or related human service field.
- movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more! With 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
- 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 work/life balance.