Clinical Social Worker

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is looking for a Clinical Social Worker I to provide social work consultation and treatment in various settings. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess a license as a Clinical Social Worker. Responsibilities include conducting assessments and counseling, working with interdisciplinary teams, and maintaining professional development. Candidates should have strong skills in empathy, communication, and organizational abilities. This position is located in New Haven, Connecticut.

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from Connecticut or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) from Rhode Island.
• 3,000 hours of post-masters social work experience for Connecticut licensure.
• 100 hours of post-masters clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic assessments, counseling, and psychotherapy.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Engage in professional development and enhance skills.

Skills

Empathy

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Computer Skills

Effective Communication

Advocacy

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values – integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion – must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Clinical Social Worker I is a licensed, experienced professional who is the clinical expert in the assessment and treatment of patients, families, and social work consultation to the interdisciplinary teams in a variety of inpatient and ambulatory settings in the Yale New Haven Health System. As the clinical expert, the scope of practice includes, but is not limited to, diagnostic assessment, counseling, psychotherapy, brief treatment, crisis intervention, mental health consultation, teaching/mentoring, and other project/task force participation as assigned by supervisor. The clinical social worker will work collaboratively with members of the health care teams throughout the organization.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Guaranteed employment to qualified candidates, in accordance with applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Licensed Social Work Clinical Practice
  • Interact professionally and with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial and ethnic backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities.
• Professional Development
  • Maintain and enhance knowledge base and skill set through educational opportunities and meet expectations set forth by state licensure, hospital and departmental standards.

Education

Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work.

Experience

For Connecticut, consistent with LCSW licensure requirements, 3,000 hours of post‑masters social work experience and 100 hours of post‑masters clinical supervision. For Rhode Island, consistent with LICSW licensure requirements, 24 months of experience licensed as a licensed clinical social worker under appropriate supervision.

Licensure

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from the State of Connecticut, or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) from the State of Rhode Island, or those holding licenses from other states, will need an “endorsement” and meet the State of Connecticut or State of Rhode Island license requirements.

Special Skills

The Social Worker will possess the following special skills: empathy, active listening, critical thinking, strong organizational and computer skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with and advocate for patients and families.

YNHHS Requisition ID

180197