Clinical Social Worker I - Inpatient/ED

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. seeks a Clinical Social Worker I for Inpatient/ED to perform psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, counseling, and crisis intervention. The role coordinates discharge planning across acute and post-acute care with the interdisciplinary team.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work and CT LCSW licensure, plus 3,000 hours post-master’s experience and 100 hours of supervision. Strong empathy and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work.
• LCSW licensure in Connecticut.
• 3,000 hours of post-master's social work experience and 100 hours of post-master's clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Clinical care facilitation and coordination with the interdisciplinary team.
• Discharge planning coordination to support post-acute and community care needs.
• Advocacy and education, collaboration with external providers and agencies.
• Identify and manage high-risk situations and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

24 Hours - Sunday - Tuesday

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.

In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Clinical Social Worker I Inpatient/ED is responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, provide counseling and crisis intervention, and evaluate discharge planning needs to ensure a seamless transition of care. This role is responsible for coordinating assigned discharge planning responsibilities from the acute setting to the post-acute network as well as appropriate community agencies. This position supports the continuum of care through the coordination of all phases of patient care.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Clinical Care Facilitation /Coordination
  • 1.1Provides crisis intervention, adjustment to illness and new diagnosis, to patients and families.
• 2.Discharge Planning
  • 2.1Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and arranges wrap around services to support post discharge needs for acute care patients for both medical and mental health needs.
• 3.Advocacy/Education Regulatory Requirements
  • 3.1Consult and collaborate with external providers/agencies/organizations.
• 4.Skills and Competencies
  • 4.1Demonstrate capacity to identify and manage high risk situations in which patients may be harmful to themselves or others.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE

For Connecticut, consistent with LCSW licensure requirements, 3,000 hours of post-master's social work experience and 100 hours of post-master's clinical supervision.

LICENSURE

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from the State of Connecticut.

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.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which includes walking, standing, and climbing stairs. Requires exposure to clinical units which may include blood and body fluids, hazardous materials, and communicable diseases.

YNHHS Requisition ID

199241