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Must have sound knowledge of DSM IV diagnoses; knowledge of insurance issues and community mental health providers preferred.

Hartford Hospital Institute of LivingLCSW, PhD, or MSN. Must have current professional license to complete psychiatric crisis evaluations, disposition and case management functions for adult population, primarily in emergency room setting. Occasional work with children. 3+ years experience in acute/ crisis settings strongly preferred. Must have sound knowledge of DSM IV diagnoses; knowledge of insurance issues and community mental health providers preferred.Full time, day shift and Night Shift available. Some weekends and holidays.

* Among the Nation´s Top Psychiatric Facilities - U.S. News & World Report * For the second year in a row, U.S. News and World Report has rated Hartford Hospitals Institute of Living among the nations top psychiatric facilities, ranking at number 23 for Psychiatry. With only 170 hospitals listed within all 16 categories, Hartford Hospital is among the top three percent of hospitals in the country. Founded in 1822, The Institute of Living was one of the first mental health centers in the United States, and the first hospital of any kind in Connecticut. Today, as part of Hartford Hospital, it is one of Americas leading not-for-profit centers for comprehensive patient care, research and education in the fields of behavioral, psychiatric and addiction disorders. We seek Nurse Professionals who want to continuously learn, mentor others, and be a valued part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Our collaborative, fast paced environment and the ability to specialize, is why word of mouth continues to be our best asset. Position Description :Provides quality cost-effective care for patients/families and/or others in a target population across the continuum of care by: assuring access, providing assessment, coordinating required resources and partnering with health care team members. By utilizing excellent communication and negotiation skills, focuses on providing the appropriate service in the most cost-effective formula to assure that the patient, provider, payor and health organization s goals are met. Reports to Director of Psychology and other key managers per clinical assignment in the health care system. Licensed PhD or PsyD to work with medical and psychiatric populations. Background and interest in Health Psychology. To conduct psychological assessments of psychiatric and medical patients as well as surgical candidates (i.e. organ transplant, bariatric surgery). Should be comfortable with personality and projective assessment. Possibility of research, teaching and clinical supervision of interns and fellows. Bilingual skills preferred.