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Hartford, Connecticut

Behavioral Health Specialist LCSW - PER DIEM

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$46.15 per hour

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Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Description

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center and a member of Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Behavioral Health Specialist /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:

Per DIEM

  • Weekend coverage and days as needed
  • 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: $46.15 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, If Eligible

  • 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 Hospital.

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 Behavioral Health Specialist provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention for patients in the Emergency Department and Inpatient Behavioral Health units. They collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure patient safety, facilitate appropriate referrals, and create effective discharge plans.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentPatient advocacyTreatment planningDischarge planningClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunity resource knowledge

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 13% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$93k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings in Connecticut106 active7,216 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% remote · 13% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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  • Includes weekends
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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Prescription Drug Coverage
Vision Coverage
Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Vacation
Sick Time

Living in Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$272k
Typical market rent
$1,555/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.