Social Worker

Yale New Haven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a licensed or licensure-eligible social worker to provide professional social work services to patients and families within the hospital system.

The role includes consultation to interdisciplinary teams, adherence to licensure requirements, and ongoing professional development to meet state standards and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited program.
• LMSW or LCSW licensure or eligible licensure endorsement per state regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional presentation.
• Experience with interdisciplinary teams and patient/family advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional social work services to patients and families within the Yale New Haven Health System.
• Offer consultation to interdisciplinary teams and ensure alignment with licensure requirements and hospital standards.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Master's Degree 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.

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:
  • 1.1 Interact professionally with persons from diverse developmental, cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial and ethnic backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and abilities.
• 2. Professional Development:
  • 2.1 Maintain 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

180124