Crisis Clinician / Behavioral Health Specialist
Listed compensation
$30.1-$48.15/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift
Description
Posting Job Description
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center and a member of Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Crisis Clinician to join our team.
The Crisis Clinician / Social Worker / Therapist provides psycho-social services to adult, adolescent and child patients seen in the Emergency Department and Inpatient Behavioral Health at Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center.
Conducts a comprehensive assessment to identify psychosocial problems which interfere with recovery from illness or prevent a healthy lifestyle. Provides consultation to other health care providers to assist in the management of psychosocial problems interfering with compliance with other treatment regimens.
Performs assessments, provides support to patients and families and is a patient advocate to assure appropriate cares is received. evaluates patient safety and collaborates with the healthcare team to makes appropriate referrals for treatment.
Effectively communicates with patients, families and the integrated clinical team to ensure everyone understands the needs of the patient to ensure a safe discharge plan is created.
Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.
Requirements
Education: MSW degree from an accredited School of Social Work or Behavioral Health Field required.
CT licensure in appropriate professional designation required, i. e. Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Counselor.
Excellent written and verbal communication, knowledge of community resources, social work theory and practice.
- Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England:
- 40 hours
- Benefits Effective on first day
- Mission Drive Team Environment
Compensation and Benefits
At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.
Pay Range: $30.10-$48.15 per hour
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
- Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
- Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
- Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
- Well-being Initiative
- Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health
Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation.
Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospi
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Crisis Clinician provides psychosocial services to patients in the Emergency Department and Inpatient Behavioral Health units. They conduct comprehensive assessments, advocate for patient needs, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure safe discharge planning.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy Career Context
In Connecticut, the Mental Health Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$69k (34 salary observations; 89 listings), vs ~$75k nationally (2,147 salary observations; 5,821 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
