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Expect scenarios on ED risk assessment, involuntary holds, trauma-informed care, and discharge barriers. Be ready to discuss charting under time pressure and collaboration with medical teams at a large teaching hospital.
Strong fit if you hold or are pursuing LMSW credentials and prefer fast-paced emergency behavioral health over clinic-only caseloads at a large CT teaching hospital founded in 1854.
As a Clinical Health Social Worker (LMSW) in the Emergency Department at Hartford Hospital, you would assess patients in crisis, coordinate discharge and community resources, support families under acute stress, and document psychosocial plans while partnering with ED physicians and nurses in a high-acuity tertiary setting.
Core focus: LMSW-level clinical assessment, crisis intervention, ED workflow, and care coordination. No cert cost data was provided in the source list.
No. The listing is on-site (not remote) for Hartford Hospital emergency department work.
It signals licensed master’s-level social work practice—assessment, counseling support, and care planning—in a clinical health ED setting.
Hartford Hospital’s main campus is in Hartford, Connecticut; the posting lists North Westchester, New London County as the job location string.
Website: harthosp.org
Hartford Hospital is an 867-bed acute care teaching hospital located in the South End of Hartford, Connecticut. Hartford Hospital was established in 1854. The hospital campus is located on Seymour Street in Hartford and is directly adjacent to the main campus of the Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Hartford Hospital was ranked #2 in Connecticut by U.S. News Best Hospitals and ranked #1 in the Hartford, Connecticut metro region by the same source. The hospital is a major tertiary care facility for the statewide region and is state designated as a Level I Trauma Center,…
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Join Hartford Hospital's Emergency Department as a Full-Time Clinical Health Social Worker (LMSW) and deliver compassionate, crisis-centered care during patients' most critical moments. This evening shift position at a Level 1 Trauma Center in North Westchester, New London County, offers you the chance to work alongside a dynamic clinical team that prioritizes the psychosocial dimensions of emergency care. About the Role As a Clinical Health Social Worker in our Emergency Department, you'll serve as a bridge between acute medical care and the broader support systems patients need. You'll meet individuals and families in acute distress, assess their psychosocial needs, and help connect them with resources, community services, and appropriate next-level care. Your clinical judgment and trauma-informed approach will be central to helping patients navigate emergencies safely and move forward in their recovery. What You'll Do Assess psychosocial factors, mental health status, and barriers to care for emergency patients Implement crisis intervention and support strategies to stabilize patients in distress Coordinate discharge planning and arrange community referrals and resources Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care Provide guidance and emotional support to patients and families during high-stress situations Assist with de-escalation and behavioral health crises when needed Maintain comprehensive clinical documentation and ensure continuity of care Advocate for patients' psychosocial needs and rights within the clinical environment What We're Looking For Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensure Clinical experience in emergency medicine, behavioral health, or crisis intervention Demonstrated skill in de-escalation and working with patients in acute distress Strong interpersonal and documentation abilities Comfort working independently within a fast-paced, high-acuity setting Commitment to trauma-informed, patient-centered care Availability for evening shift work About Hartford Hospital Hartford Hospital is a major regional medical center designated as a Level 1 Trauma Center. Our Emergency Department handles complex medical emergencies and trauma from across North Westchester and the surrounding region. We maintain a robust Clinical Social Work team committed to meeting the full scope of patient needs during critical moments. How to Apply To apply for this Clinical Health Social Worker position, submit your application through this listing.
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