Social Worker

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. seeks a licensed social worker to provide professional social work services to patients and families within the Yale New Haven Health System under supervision. The role requires LMSW or LCSW licensure with state endorsements as applicable and a commitment to the system's patient-centered values.

The position emphasizes empathetic engagement, professional development, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support patients' needs and care planning.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Minimum of one field placement from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with state endorsements as required.

Responsibilities

• Social Work Clinical Practice: Interact professionally with diverse individuals and families.
• Professional Development: Maintain and enhance knowledge to meet licensure and departmental standards.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's 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.

With the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CT) or a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (RI), the social worker will perform professional social work services to patients, families and social work consultation to the interdisciplinary teams in the Yale New Haven Health System. Supervision means face to face case review and consultation between one supervisor and one supervisee until the supervisee obtains Licensed Clinical Social Worker in accordance with the State of Connecticut regulations/ licensure for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in accordance with the State of Rhode Island regulations.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Social Work Clinical Practice:
  • 1.1Interact professionally with persons from diverse developmental, cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial and ethnic backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and abilities.
• 2.Professional Development:
  • 2.1Maintain and enhance knowledge base and skill set through educational opportunities and meet expectations set forth by the State licensure, Hospital and departmental standards.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Master's Degree from an accredited School of Social Work.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one field placement from an accredited School of Social Work.

LICENSURE

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) from the State of Connecticut, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from the State of Rhode Island, or those holding licenses from other states, will need an 'endorsement' and meet the State of Connecticut or 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

197213