Emergency Mental Health Clinician , Per Diem 2nd Shift, Behavioral Health Services

Emergency Mental Health Clinician

Day Kimball Health is hiring for an Emergency Mental Health Clinician, Behavioral Health Services as a per diem 2nd shift job in Putnam, CT. As the Emergency Mental Health Clinician, you will be a vital member of a dynamic team responsible for providing direct services to psychiatric patients (ages 5-105) in an emergency room setting, including evaluation, counseling, education, and referral to appropriate aftercare.

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluates psychiatric patients in the Emergency Department under the supervision of a psychiatrist.
• Serves as liaison with other service providers or community supports for the continuous improvement of services to patients.
• Maintains patient charts appropriately, including documentation of evaluations, interventions, and treatment recommendations.
• Assists patients and families in dealing with: acute psychiatric symptoms, assessing needed clinical interventions, encouraging use of and compliance with medication.
• Demonstrates ability to provide supportive and directive counseling to patients experiencing behavioral health problems, including those in acute distress.
• Meets in-service, continuing education and supervision requirements for the Behavioral Health Services Department.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master's degree (MSW, MS, MA) or doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D.) in Psychology or a related field required.
• Licensure in the state of Connecticut as either:
  Professional Counselor (LPC), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Psychologist, or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) strongly preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training.
• Meets physical and mental demands of position.
• Demonstrates good communication skills and ability to maintain positive relationships with physicians, patients, families, and other hospital personnel.
• Demonstrates strong organizational abilities.
• Superior verbal skills.
• Good interviewing skills and knowledge of DSM-IV (TR) and psychopathology.
• Knowledge of community resources, including ability to collaborate with community treatment providers and to access appropriate services for patients being discharged or transferred from the Emergency Department.

Why Choose Day Kimball Health?

The Care You Need. Close to Home. For nearly 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families. At Day Kimball, we are passionate about both our patients and our employees.

We are growing our talented team every day and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be a part of an organization that values both personal and professional growth.

Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.