Clinical Social Worker/Behavioral Health Clinician 40D

Care New England Health System; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Social Worker/Behavioral Health Clinician to join their team. This role is pivotal in providing essential social work services to patients and their families, addressing various psycho-social and behavioral factors that impact health and recovery. The incumbent will work collaboratively with healthcare teams, ensuring comprehensive support through assessment, discharge planning, and service coordination. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work and relevant licenses required.
• Experience in health care and therapeutic intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to patients and families in a hospital setting.
• Coordinate services and develop community agency networks.

Skills

Therapeutic Techniques

Assessment Skills

Discharge Planning

Coordination of Services

Community Networking

Behavioral Health Knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW)

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Job description

Department: WIH-SOCIAL SERVICES

Operating Unit: Women & Infants Hospital

Location: Providence, RI

Job ID: 22012

Job Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Schedule: Mon.-Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm

Job Summary:

The Clinical Social Worker/Behavioral Health Clinician provides Social Work services to the hospital's patients and their families to address psycho-social, environmental and behavioral factors which impact on the healthy functioning and/or recovery of the patients and families. The incumbent functions as a member of the health care team to provide direct clinical social work services including assessment, discharge planning, and coordination of services. The incumbent provides social work services which extend into ambulatory settings as well as all areas of the hospital. The Clinical Social Worker develops a network of community agencies to facilitate referrals. Assists in development/implementation of department policies, programs and procedures, and participates in staff development. The incumbent must be flexible to work some nights and weekends as required.

Specifications:

Master's degree in Social Work and a license as a Clinical Social Worker (CSW) or if hired prior to 5/2/2011 a Licensed Mental Health Worker (LMHW) required and a license as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) preferred. Must have experience in a health care setting, hospital setting preferred. Experience in providing therapeutic, brief treatment and intervention techniques preferred. Knowledge of current behavioral health systems, billing, and diagnostic criteria.

Additional Information:

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

WIH Internal Posting Period: 3/26/25-4/4/25