Per diem Clinician (LCSW, LPC)

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The psychiatric clinician is a licensed, experienced professional who is the clinical expert in the assessment and treatment of patients and families in the ambulatory settings of Greenwich Hospital. As the clinical expert, the scope of practice includes, but is not limited to, diagnostic assessment, counseling, psychotherapy, brief treatment, crisis intervention, mental health consultation, teaching/mentoring, and/or other project/task force participation as assigned by supervisor. The clinician will work collaboratively with members of the health care teams throughout the organization.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• 1. Interact professionally and with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial and ethnic backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities.
• 2. Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and/or psychiatric evaluations.
• 3. Develop and maintain a treatment plan responsive to patient/family concerns, problems and clinical impressions.
• 4. Use a patient and family-centered approach to engage individuals and families in a plan of care that addresses their identified needs.
• 5. Provide education and counseling to individuals and families.
• 6. Utilize recognized best practices to provide individual, couples, family and/or group psychotherapy and/or crisis intervention as indicated.
• 7. Consult and collaborate with external providers/agencies/organizations including but not limited to protective services, court systems, outpatient therapists, work/education settings and housing supports.
• 8. Provide referrals to community-based services for individuals and families as indicated.
• 9. Provide information, consultation and professional support to interdisciplinary team members and colleagues within the hospital and community.
• 10. Facilitate and/or participate in interdisciplinary rounds and other patient related discussions to promote integrated care and improve patient outcomes.
• 11. Demonstrate initiative and leadership in developing services and programs to enhance patient and family care, including development of evidence-based practices.
• 12. Contribute to individual, team, departmental and organizational quality assurance and performance improvement.
• 13. Document timely, accurate and clinically relevant entries of social work activities in the electronic medical record.
• 14. Mentor/supervise and/or participate in projects/ work groups as assigned by supervisor.
• 15. Navigate systems and provide advocacy for patients and families as indicated.
• 16. Maintain and enhance knowledge base and skill set through educational opportunities and meet expectations set forth by State licensure, Hospital and departmental standards.

EDUCATION

Master of Social Work (MSW) Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling (MHC), Master of Arts, Master of Science or Master of Education.

EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years' experience in behavioral health. Individuals with experience treating a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions with adolescents and adults working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical setting; training in cognitive-behavioral interventions; who embrace a biopsychosocial model of understanding and treating behavior and mental health; and are committed to program development are encouraged to apply. IOP/Crisis intervention experience preferred.

LICENSURE

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) required. Current CPR certification recommended

SPECIAL SKILLS

The clinician will possess the following special skills: empathy, active listening, critical thinking, strong organizational and computer skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with and advocate for patients and families. Additionally, develop and use skills in the implementation and use of the electronic medical record (EMR) applications, ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public. Population expected to work with include Adolescent 12-18, Adults 19- 64 and Geriatrics 65 years of age.