Manager LCSW LMFT LPC - Psychiatric Emergency Services

Hartford HealthCare
US - Connecticut - Niantic
July 3, 2024

Description

Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: Monday - Friday

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 37,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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 Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Join 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 special!

For more than 118 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 communities.

Job Summary:

Provides clinical and administrative oversight of Psychiatric Emergency Services including daily operations, policy and procedure development and implementation and personnel supervision. Reports to the Director of Behavioral Health. Specific responsibilities include but are not restricted to:

Coordinates Psychiatric Emergency Services Program and daily operations for programs located within the Backus and Windham Hospital Emergency Departments while functioning in a leadership and resource role at all times.
Establishes and maintains positive and effective relationships within the Department of Psychiatry, within HHC, and with the community providers for optimal patient care.
Develops and implements Psychiatric Emergency Services policies and procedures (in collaboration with both Behavioral Health and Emergency Department leadership. and community facilities). Standardizes practices and procedures between campuses as related to patient assessment and care
Provides leadership and clinical supervision for Psychiatric Emergency Services staff at both Backus and Windham campuses, including staffing, scheduling, training, counseling/disciplinary actions and performance appraisals for 8-10 direct reports

Qualifications

Current CT clinical license - LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Psychologist required
Master's degree in mental health discipline (social work, psychology counseling, marriage & family therapy) required
At least 5 years' psychotherapy experience with a minimum of 1 year in a supervisory capacity required
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
Considerable decision-making authority concerning the daily activities of the work unit
Computer proficiency

We take great care of careers.

Hartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:

Medical and dental benefits
401(k) plan with employer match
Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
Discounts on services, products and optional coverages - 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. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

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