Griffin Hospital·Derby, Connecticut
Provide direct patient care and support within the EmPATH unit, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with daily physical needs. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement treatment plans and facilitate group sessions.
Provide a variety of direct services to patients, Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and healing (EmPATH) Unit. Provides direct patient care, assisting in the patient admission, discharge and transfer process, obtains and records vital signs, orients patient to the unit, feeds and assists in feeding patients, and assists in routine physical care needs of patients as directed by nurse. Other responsibilities include phlebotomy, assessment and planning, functioning as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, and implementation, including co-leading group sessions, implementing treatment approaches and providing appropriate observation to patient status.
Minimum 2 yrs schooling in Psychology or related field. Experience preferred
*Rotating weekends required*
Requires a minimum of two years of schooling in Psychology or a related field. Experience in a similar clinical setting is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Connecticut often draw steady demand from community providers, schools, and outpatient programs serving clients with ongoing support needs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for reliable scheduling, documentation skills, and practical requirements such as a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, access to an insured vehicle, and completed clearances. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm travel expectations and required verifications before applying.
