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Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
Torrington, Connecticut

ED Crisis Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) - Acute ED (Per Diem)

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsPer Diem
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About the Role

Per diem ED crisis clinician in Torrington, CT. Evenings/weekends required. Benefits available.

Join Charlotte Hungerford Hospital as a ED Crisis Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) – Per Diem in Torrington, Connecticut. Location Detail: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115) Shift Detail: Per Diem Day & evening Shifts 7 days per week including weekends and holidays. Must work a minimum of two shifts per month.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid Time Off
  • 7 Paid Holidays
  • Free Parking

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Charlotte Hungerford Hospital as a ED Crisis Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) – Per Diem.

Key Responsibilities

The clinician conducts emergency psychiatric assessments and provides direct crisis intervention services within an acute hospital setting. They coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and community providers to ensure effective patient disposition and treatment planning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy and possess a current Connecticut license (LCSW, LMFT, or LPC). A minimum of two years of experience in a psychiatric setting, preferably in an emergency department or crisis role, is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Emergency psychiatric assessmentCrisis interventionDischarge planningCase managementClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationAdvocacyPsychosocial assessmentTreatment planningBehavioral health coordination

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 28% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

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About Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Torrington, CT
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off
7 Paid Holidays
Free Parking