Job Description

Psychiatric NP or LCSW to join health center in Hartford CT

Charter Oak Health Center promotes healthier communities by providing quality, safe, patient-centered health care services in medically under-served areas, regardless of ability to pay.
At Charter Oak Health Center, we like to think globally and act locally. While serving our community, we are committed to becoming a model for other health centers to emulate. Our mission guides our work every day. 
Charter Oak Health Center is seeking employment of a Psychiatric Certified NP or Licensed Clinical Social Worker  who is eager to work in a diverse environment. This person must have passion to work in the under-served environment and must be a team player.  The individual must believe in the mission and vision of Charter Oak Health Center in order to deliver top customer service.
OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: 
Works directly as a clinician, in the office and the community, with assigned clients who experience symptoms of major mental illness and/or severe emotional disorders.
POSITION CORE COMPETENCIES:
 – Establishes positive rapport and trust with clients and co-workers; demonstrates trustworthiness.
 – Effectively participates as a team member to advance common team goals; demonstrates focus on collaboration.
 – Effectively and respectfully works with others who have diverse traditions, beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes and behaviors.
 – Functions effectively within the organizational and financial structures of COHC and other external systems in which they interact.
 – Maintains the standards set forth by professional ethical guidelines and the code of conduct of COHC.
 – Works individually and within teams to improve skills and to achieve performance goals and improve outcomes with a focus on choice &  empowerment.
 – Identifies, prevents and reports unsafe situations; uses appropriate procedures to assure safety environment.
 – Conducts brief, evidence-based and developmentally appropriate screening and conducts or arranges for more detailed assessments when indicated.
 – Creates and/or implements integrated care plans, ensures access to linked services; exchanges information among clients, family members, and providers.
 – Provides range of brief, focused prevention, treatment and recovery services for clients.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  • Assists with crisis intervention efforts and intervenes as required.
  • Carries a caseload to clients including assessment, individual, group, and family therapy
  • Insures clients receive treatment services that are focused on presenting problem and clients request for service. Monitors client meetings, admission, continued stay and discharge criteria.
  • Insures timely completion of reports and data submission
  • On call coverage during and after program hours as assigned.
  • Participates in committees to improve agency service delivery and quality improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
In-depth clinical skill and knowledge in the following:
  • Expert knowledge of assessment, diagnosis and treatment for assigned population; risk assessment, crisis management. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Demonstrated organizational and planning skills. • Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a clinician preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: LCSW or PMHNP in the state of CT required.
Additional Qualifications: Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
EEO MINORITIES/WOMEN/DISABLED/VETERANS

How to Apply

on line at http://thecharteroak.org/careers/ or email Susan Steiner HR Recruiter ssteiner@thecharteroak.org

Link: Job & Application Details
Email: ssteiner@thecharteroak.org

Location:
Charter Oak Health Center Hartford