Behavioral Health FSC LCSW- Per Diem

Hartford, CT, United States
CT, United States
(On-site)

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home.

Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well‑being as one team.

This position is accountable for identifying the psychosocial and psychiatric needs of patients and families through clinical assessment, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, case consultation with the health care team and collaboration with other professionals in the community. This position supports the medical and behavioral health teams in the hospital. Patients assessed in the Emergency Department behavioral health area are evaluated to determine psychiatric or substance abuse care needs.

This clinician assures access, provides assessment and/or direct care, coordinates resources and partners with receiving programs and clinicians. By utilizing excellent communication and negotiation skills, this clinician 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 the Manager of Child & Family Support Services.

• Assesses and plans patient care by conducting timely psychosocial and psychiatric assessments and evaluations of patients and families which include social, psychological, cultural and financial information. Identifies, interprets and documents problems and strengths utilizing scientific knowledge base and appropriate psychological/social/cultural concepts; organizing and prioritizing care and interventions; and obtaining and stewarding appropriate resources in order to meet individual and family goals.
• Develops therapeutic plan based on psychosocial and psychiatric assessment. Provides advocacy, referral and discharge planning to meet patient/family needs. Facilitates treatment process by referring patient/family members to appropriate level of care, support group and other resources as well as by providing direct crisis intervention.
• Coordinates and implements patient/family care by collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, other payors and partnering with patients/families; establishing a multidisciplinary plan to address identified issues and goals; documenting and communicating in a timely manner; and educating patient/family in order to meet established goals and ensure seamless, coordinated transitions across levels of care.
  Assesses patients’ medical insurance(s) or other resources and initiates appropriate utilization review processes in placement decisions in order to preserve patients’ financial resources and ensure appropriate hospital payment. Negotiates level of care and length of stay with third party payors by providing them with clear and accurate information as to level of care recommendations and ability of program to provide adequate care for patient.
• Assures intake evaluation and referral process for prospective patients and families is appropriate by interfacing with medical providers, community resources, public agencies and private clinicians to network in order to facilitate appropriate continuity of patient care and for maintenance of ongoing contracts and relationships.
• Works effectively as a team member both within and across clinical setting to provide an integrated…