Psychiatrist Job at Norwalk Community Health Center (NCHC) in Norwalk, CT

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) works directly with both the medical providers and patients of Norwalk Community Health Center by providing direct interventions and psycho-education to patients referred for services. The LCSW provides behavioral health interventions through short-term, solution-focused interactions reflective of empowerment, both toward the patient and/or family, encouraging them to resume or regain management of their health and well-being.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supports the mission, vision, and values of the Norwalk Community Health Center. Complies willingly with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Supports all functions that attain and maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Supports and facilitates positive interaction with others by exhibiting:
• Individual maturity
• Respect for others
• A team-centered approach
• Maintenance of confidential information
• An appreciation of a multicultural workplace
• Communicates appropriate information to other departments in a timely and effective manner.
• Participates in appropriate professional development programs to attain and maintain competency.
• Educates other internal departments regarding the NCHC Behavioral Health methodology.

Core Competencies:

• Experience with primary medical care and clinical social work
• Trained in Behavior Modification, Parenting Skills, and Family Therapy
• Social service interviewing skills
• Crisis Management Skills and Experience
• Conducting intake assessments/discharge planning including imminent risk determinations
• Community outreach and committee participation as requested by management
• Insight into and understanding of working with substance abuse and pain management issues
• Experience Navigating Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or EHR.
• Ability to interact with a diverse population of people
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, emotionally upset, and sometimes aggressive people
• Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality

Position Requirements:

• Capacity to develop and maintain relationships with the wider community of service providers
• Ability to make functional assessments of adults, youth, and families
• Knowledge of social skills assessment and interventions
• Must be able to use EMR scheduling/medical information system and other practice administration-related applications
• Completion of annual and ad hoc training as assigned and within identified timeframes
• Ability to diagnose and classify disorders using the DSM-5
• Flexible schedules
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including
• 401(k) with match up to 5 percent of salary
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, STD and Life Insurance benefits
• Reimbursement for Professional Development
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)