What are the responsibilities and job description for the Float Clinician III position at ECHN?
Float Clinician III at ECHN Job Description
The Float Clinician III at a community hospital provides direct and indirect clinical services, focusing on behavioral health care for children, adolescents, and adults. This role involves crisis and intake assessments, individual and group therapy, treatment planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
This position requires a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and relevant state licensure, along with strong clinical and communication skills.
We offer:
- Generous vacation that is front loaded based on hours worked
- Sick time on an accrual basis
- 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefit Options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- #Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers)
Career growth within the organization.
Responsibilities
This position reports directly to the Manager of Behavioral Health Crisis and takes direction from the Clinical Nurse Manager of the department where they are floated.
Provides direct and indirect clinical services to children and/or adolescents and/or adults in need of behavioral 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
- Triage/discharge planning
Will provide flexible coverage as assigned to all services within Behavioral Health.
Requirements
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 is 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.
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 are 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.
