Social Worker

Westerly Hospital; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yale New Haven Health System is seeking a Clinical Social Worker I to provide expert assessment, counseling, and psychosocial support for patients across pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations in inpatient and ambulatory settings.

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or RI license with endorsement is required. The role emphasizes collaboration with healthcare teams to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care and to support families throughout treatment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work.
• LICSW licensure in RI or endorsement from another state with RI requirements.
• Ability to work independently in varied inpatient and ambulatory settings.

Responsibilities

• Licensed Social Work Clinical Practice across neonatal to geriatric populations.
• Assess, counsel, provide psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams within Yale New Haven Health System.

Skills

Clinical social work practice

Interpersonal communication

Technology 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.

The Clinical Social Worker I is a licensed, experienced professional who is the clinical expert in the assessment and treatment of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and their families in a variety of inpatient and ambulatory settings in the Yale New Haven Health System.
As the clinical expert, the scope of practice includes, but is not limited to, diagnostic assessment, counseling, psychotherapy, brief treatment, crisis intervention, mental health consultation, teaching/mentoring, and/or other project/task force participation as assigned by supervisor.
The clinical social worker will work collaboratively with members of the health care teams throughout the organization.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Licensed Social Work Clinical Practice
• 1.1 Interact professionally and with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities.
• 2. Professional Development
• 2.1 Maintain and enhance knowledge of the Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric populations through educational opportunities and meet expectations set forth by State licensure, Hospital and departmental standards.
  

Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

Consistent with LICSW licensure requirements.

Licensure

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) from the State of Rhode Island, or those holding licenses from other states, will need an "endorsement" and meet the State of Rhode Island license requirements.

Special Skills

Ability to perform independently and provide clinical social work practice in a health care setting. Computer experience and knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and data entry systems.