Family Support Clinician (MSW)- 32hr

Job description

This position is accountable for meeting the psychosocial needs of patients and families through clinical assessment, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, case consultation with the health care team and collaboration with other professionals in the community. Reports to the Manager of Child & Family Support Services May provide on call services as part of an on-call team. Demonstrate support for the mission, values, and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with Connecticut Children’s Standards. - Develop an effective working relationship with patients and families to collaborate, advocate, and problem solve in order to enhance their functioning. - Conduct timely psychosocial assessments and evaluations of patients and families which include social, psychological, cultural and financial information. - Utilize clinical judgment in determining the level of assistance and support needed by patients and families and be able to engage in complex problem solving. - Develop therapeutic plan based on psychosocial assessment. - Evaluate progress towards accomplishing desired patient care outcomes and address termination and transitional process with patients...