Crisis Clinician

Waterbury Hospital

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States
Per Diem
Posted June 16, 2026

Job Description

SCOPE OF POSITION: Provides independent and billable direct clinical services including evaluation, diagnosis and disposition in the emergency room and crisis center. Reports to the Director of Crisis Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES;

  • Evaluates diagnosis and arranges disposition for ED and Crisis Center patients including child, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
  • Provides individualized interventions based on age-specific needs.
  • Collaborates with community providers to meet the needs of patients in their care.
  • Participate in developing the multidisciplinary treatment plan in collaboration with the physician.
  • Provides individualized discharge planning, in collaboration with the patient and community providers.
  • Participates in utilization review and communicates with managed care organizations regarding precertifications.
  • Maintains own professional growth through supervision, participation in and provision...