Clinical Social Worker

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital in Warwick, Rhode Island is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to provide essential social work services to patients and their families. The role involves direct clinical services, including assessment and intervention, as well as coordination of care. Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work, with preference given to those with experience in healthcare settings. Rhode Island licenses are required. Join a dedicated team focused on patient recovery and psychosocial support.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Required.
• Field of Study: Social Work or related.
• Experience in a healthcare setting or hospital strongly preferred.
• RI Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) required.
• LCSW must obtain LICSW within 3 years from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to patients and their families.
• Address psychosocial and environmental factors impacting recovery.
• Function as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Develop a network of community agencies for referrals.
• Assist in developing department policies, programs, and procedures.

Skills

Experience in a healthcare setting or hospital

Assessment and intervention skills

Ability to coordinate services

Developing community referrals

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

The Clinical Social Worker provides social work services to the hospital’s patients and their families to address psychosocial and environmental factors which impact their healthy functioning and/or recovery. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team providing direct clinical services including assessment, brief intervention, and coordination of services. Develops a network of community agencies to facilitate referrals. The Clinical Social Worker assists in the development and implementation of department policies, programs, and procedures.

Qualifications and Specifications

• Master's Degree Required
• Field of Study: Social Work or related
• Experience in a healthcare setting or hospital strongly preferred
• RI Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• RI Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker strongly preferred
• LCSWs must obtain LICSW within a period of 3 years from date of hire

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