LCSW
Company: GenZJobs
Location: Middletown
Posted on: February 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Highlights Department: North 7 Work Schedule: Per Diem
Position Summary Provide direct services to patients as part of a
multidisciplinary team. Provide ongoing, individualized care to
patients in the inpatient unit including discharge planning.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Direct patient contact:
Completes social work/psychosocial assessments on newly admitted
patients. Reviews the assessments completed by the other inpatient
social workers. Ensures goals and an individual plan of care are
established for patients by the inpatient social workers.
Collaborates with individuals, families, health system and
community based interdisciplinary professionals on the plan of
care. Ensures the timely development of the discharge plan for
patients by the inpatient social workers. Assist with complex
discharges. Implements individual or group therapies. Completes
meetings with the patient’s support person(s). Ensures timely
completion of documentation by the inpatient social workers in the
medical record. Serves as the point of contact for State of
Connecticut agencies such as the Department of Mental Health and
Addiction Services and the Probate Court. Leads the daily treatment
team meeting. Assist with monitoring quality indicators specific to
inpatient social work. Provides clinical oversight of the social
workers and social work students on the inpatient behavioral health
unit. Reviews their work for completeness and accuracy, assists
with the resolution of patient care conflicts. Completes insurance
reviews when indicated. Completes timely charting in the electronic
medical record. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in social
work from an accredited social work program Possession of valid
clinical license (LCSW) in Connecticut The equivalent of three
years of post master’s experience as a behavioral health/mental
health clinician providing clinical and/or supervisory services.
Employed as a social worker at Middlesex Health for 2 years Ability
to diagnose using DSM 5 Must have excellent writing and
communication skills, be highly organized Must be able to work as a
part of a team Preferred Qualifications Previous experience
providing clinical care and implementation of groups on an adult
inpatient unit behavioral health unit SIFI training for MSW
students Additional certifications in specialized clinical care
such as DBT, CBT, trauma informed care, etc. Experience/knowledge
of substance use disorders and treatment of patients with a dual
diagnosis. Experience/knowledge working with LGBTQ population
Comprehensive Benefits Offered Competitive and affordable benefits
package Shift Differentials Continuing Education assistance Tuition
reimbursement Student Loan relief through Fiducius Quick commute
access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areas About Middlesex
Health The Smarter Choice for your Career! Come join one of
Connecticut’s Top Workplaces, and a Magnet designated organization!
At Middlesex Health, we have a unique combination of award-winning
talent, world-class technology, and patient-first care that's
making health care better. Through our affiliation with the Mayo
Clinic Care Network, Middlesex Health has access to the most
advanced medical knowledge and research available.
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