CHT Social Worker

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate CHT Social Worker to join their team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by providing case management and care coordination for patients with chronic conditions. You'll work closely with a dedicated Core Community Health Team, focusing on transitional care interventions and community resource referrals. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Social Work and experience with acute mental illness and substance abuse disorders. This position not only allows you to support individuals and families but also fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and advocacy, ensuring patients receive the best possible care.

Qualifications

• 3 years of LICSW social work and medical crisis intervention experience.
• Knowledge of community resources and managed-care experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work case management and care coordination.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals in community settings.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Case management principles

Individual and family supportive counseling

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Basic Microsoft Windows skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

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The CHT Social Worker is a VT Blueprint for Health funded position responsible for providing social work case management, care coordination, transitional care interventions, and community resource referral for patients in NCQA recognized Medical Homes who are referred to the Community Health Team, primarily those with chronic conditions. This work entails individual patient case management and collaboration with other healthcare professionals both in the community and as part of the Core Community Health Team. The CHT Social Worker understands community resources, insurance, regulatory, and legal system issues relevant to patient transitions from inpatient and emergency settings.

Minimum Requirements

1. Master’s Degree in Social Work.
2. 3 years of LICSW social work and medical crisis intervention, solution-focused therapy, and knowledge of community resources or related experience.
3. Experience working with adults with acute mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
4. Managed-care experience a plus.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed by the State of Vermont as a Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)*

*or evidence of obtaining within one year.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• NASW code of conduct principles
• Psychosocial assessments, utilization, and case management principles
• Individual and family supportive counseling and advocacy
• Age-specific competencies
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Familiarity with regulatory standards relevant to psychological services
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Windows skills

Salary Range

$28.99 - $46.29

Additional Information

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level: Entry level

Job function: Other

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care