<ul> <li> <p>Perform intake assessments for patients new to the EmPATH unit.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide direct treatment services to patients within the EmPATH unit and outpatient clinic utilizing appropriate modalities including individual therapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention.</p> </li><li> <p>Work closely and collaboratively with the program's child and adolescent psychiatrist.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment planning conferences, including case presentations, and make recommendations regarding the needs of the patient from a social work perspective.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Acts as Treatment Coordinator for caseload of patients, providing psychotherapy, counseling, disposition/treatment planning and case management services as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates skill and flexibility in engaging all types of individuals in treatment utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques.</p> </li><li> <p>Regularly assesses the mental status of patients in their care to determine acuity of illness and danger to self or others and takes immediate action if needed. Seeks consultation and/or medical back-up when appropriate.</p> </li><li> <p>Brings any special problems or unmet needs to the attention of the Chair of Psychiatry and/or the Executive Director of the Service Line.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains patient documentation in an accurate and timely fashion.</p> </li><li> <p>Completes billing in an accurate and timely manner.</p> </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>Required:</p> <p>Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.</p> <p>Current CT license as an LCSW.</p> <p>Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience with child and adolescent patient population.</p> <p>American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider</p> <p>Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.</p>