Clinician III, Inpatient - Per Diem
Company: ECHN
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: This position reports directly or indirectly to
the Manager of Behavioral Health Crisis and the Clinical Nurse
Manager. Provides direct and indirect clinical services to children
and/or adolescents and/or adults in need of mental 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. As skill set permits, may provide flexible coverage to
another service within Behavioral Health on a short term basis.
Creates a caring and compassionate environment through ECHN's Core
Values of Teamwork, Communication, Respect and Caring.
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, as prescribed by ECHN, 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. 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: Disclaimer: Job
descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be,
exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or
working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be
accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities
of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed
below may change from time to time. Job-Specific Competency 1.
Demonstrates skill in gathering and assessing comprehensive
information regarding bio-psychosocial influences and etiology of
addiction and co-morbid psychiatric disorders including client's
physical status and compulsion/ preoccupation to use, as evidenced
by chart reviews and supervisor observations. 2. Develops,
implements and modifies treatment plans, interventions, and
disposition/discharge plans as needed, addressing both age-specific
and substance abuse-specific issues within professional standards
and per department guidelines, as evidenced by chart reviews and
supervisor observations. 3. Makes timely and appropriate referrals
to least restrictive setting, demonstrating knowledge of levels of
care and appropriate community and treatment resources, as
evidenced by supervisor observations. 4. Completes all requested
forms, documentation and other reporting requirements in a timely
manner and in accordance with Department of Children and Family
(DCF), managed care, probate court, JCAHO and other standards with
which program must comply, as evidenced by chart reviews and
supervisor observation. 5. Actively participates in and contributes
to team meetings in order to enhance patient outcomes. Communicates
effectively and consistently with team members including attending
psychiatrists, nursing staff, medical director and inpatient unit
leadership, as evidenced by feedback from staff and psychiatrists
as well as supervisor observations. 6. Demonstrates sound knowledge
base of, and appreciation for, growth and development and current
issues specific to age group being served, as evidenced by
development of appropriate treatment plans and therapeutic
interventions in individual, family and group therapy, as evidenced
by chart reviews, supervisor observations and successful completion
of competency. 7. Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the
fluctuating staffing needs of the department, as evidenced by
willingness to adjust scheduled hours and assignments in accordance
with the needs of the program, as evidenced by supervisor
observation. 8. Demonstrates value of patient and family education,
utilizing appropriate psycho-educational material, as evidenced by
chart reviews, feedback on satisfaction surveys and supervisor
observation. 9. Establishes rapport with patient and family,
consistently demonstrating perceptiveness and empathy in clinical
interactions, as evidenced by patient and family feedback and
supervisor observation. 10. Facilitates skill development by
careful planning of therapeutic groups, individual and family
interventions, as evidenced by patient and family feedback and
supervisor observation. 11. Effectively uses psychological and
physical management techniques to manage violent or potentially
violent situations consistent with Physical Management Training
(PMT) training, as evidenced by peer feedback, supervisor
observation and attendance at annual PMT refresher. 12.
Participates in Early Response codes and Dr. Strong codes,
attendance at PMT refresher trainings. 13. Demonstrates an
understanding of learning disorders, as evidenced by flexibility of
teaching methods and interactions with patients, patient and family
feedback, supervisor observation and successful completion of
competency. 14. Demonstrates ability to identify obstacles and
barriers that interfere with treatment compliance and resolve
issues, as evidenced by discharge planning and treatment outcome,
feedback from patient and family and supervisor observation.
Keywords: ECHN, East Hartford , Clinician III, Inpatient - Per Diem, Other , East Hartford, Connecticut
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