SCOPE OF POSITION: Provides independent and billable direct clinical services including evaluation, diagnosis and disposition in the emergency room and crisis center. Reports to the Director of Crisis Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES;

• Evaluates diagnosis and arranges disposition for ED and Crisis Center patients including child, adolescent, and geriatric patients.

• Provides individualized interventions based on age-specific needs.

• Collaborates with community providers to meet the needs of patients in their care.

• Participate in developing the multidisciplinary treatment plan in collaboration with the physician.

• Provides individualized discharge planning, in collaboration with the patient and community providers.

• Participates in utilization review and communicates with managed care organizations regarding precertifications.

• Maintains own professional growth through supervision, participation in and provision of educational programs.

• Works in conjunction with the GWLMHA and its various care management, treatment and outreach programs.

• Maintains accurate professional documentation in accordance with joint commission and Medicare standards.

• Maintains required knowledge and continuing education credits for continued licensure.

• Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of major psychiatric illness and substance use disorders.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.

• Knowledge of psychiatric assessment process and various treatment modalities.

• Knowledge and proficiency in the application of Clinical Social Work Theory and practice methods in the psychiatric setting.

• Knowledge of community resources and services, healthcare, reimbursement, and Federal/State regulations specific to the identified population.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to identify all forms of child, spousal and elder abuse and report to appropriate agencies.

• Knowledge of special developmental, psychosocial and emotional characteristics of children, adolescents, adults and geriatric populations.

• Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures.
• Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility.

• Masters Degree from an Accredited School of Social Work.

• License in State of Connecticut required. LCSW

• Minimum of (2) two years experience in a hospital (medical/psychiatric) or other health related field.