Inpatient Social Worker I - Crisis & Discharge Planning

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

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.