Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Patient-Centered Counseling

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health seeks a Clinical Social Worker I to provide assessment, counseling, and brief treatment for patients and families across inpatient and ambulatory settings within the system.

The role emphasizes licensure eligibility (LCSW/LICSW or endorsement), strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work.
• Connecticut requires 3,000 post-masters hours and 100 hours of post-masters clinical supervision; Rhode Island requires 24 months of LICSW supervision.
• Licensure: LCSW in CT or LICSW in RI, or endorsement of another state's license.

Responsibilities

• Licensed Social Work Clinical Practice.
• Interact professionally with diverse patients and families across settings.
• Maintain knowledge and meet licensure, hospital and departmental standards.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Patient communication

Education

Master's degree in social work

3000 post-masters hours

100 hours post-masters clinical supervision

LICSW/LCSW licensure or endorsement

Job description

Yale New Haven Health seeks a Clinical Social Worker I to provide assessment, counseling, and brief treatment for patients and families across inpatient and ambulatory settings within the system.

The role emphasizes licensure eligibility (LCSW/LICSW or endorsement), strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support patient-centered care.