Float Clinician III (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) - Behavioral Health

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The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

This position reports directly to the Manager of Behavioral Health Crisis and takes direction from the Clinical Nurse Manager of the department where they are floated. Provides direct and indirect clinical services to children and/or adolescents and/or adults in need of behavioral health care. Responsible for treatment of the client and provision of age-appropriate care. Core skills may include crisis assessment, intake assessment, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, treatment planning, case management, team/community collaboration, patient/family education, and triage/discharge planning. Will provide flexible coverage as assigned to all services within Behavioral Health. 

COMPETENCIES:

• Working knowledge of psychiatric disorders, familiarity with abuse and neglect reporting mandates, knowledge of community-based resources and comprehension of the pre-authorization and billing processes are considered a plus.
• The duties of the position require strong clinical skills including a demonstrated strength in team orientation and an ability to function effectively in a work environment where multitasking is necessary.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills using the English language is essential.
• Must be flexible in approach so that service-specific as well as overall system needs can be met.

• Must be capable of taking swift and efficient action, including patient restraint when responding to patient emergency codes.

   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• A minimum of a Master's degree in the Behavioral Health field is required.
• A State of CT. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or equivalent required.
• Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification is preferred but not required.
• Must be trained in PMT and de-escalation techniques, and receive certification within 6 months of hire into the role.

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience working in the Behavioral Health field, preferably to specific prospective service setting.
• Level of care age-specific competencies is required.We take great care of careers

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