Social Worker

Yale NewHaven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health System seeks a Clinical Social Worker I to serve as the clinical expert in assessment and treatment for pediatric to geriatric patients within inpatient and ambulatory settings. Collaboration with care teams across the organization is essential.

The role requires LICSW licensure or state endorsement and a Master’s in Social Work, with strong independent practice capabilities and data-entry/computer skills.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work.
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) from RI or endorsement if licensed in another state.
• Ability to perform independently and provide clinical social work practice in a health care setting.
• Experience with diverse age groups from pediatric to geriatric.

Responsibilities

• Licensed Social Work Clinical Practice with patients across age groups in inpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Collaborate with health care teams throughout Yale New Haven Health System.
• Maintain and enhance knowledge through professional development to meet licensure standards.

Skills

Independent practice

Computer skills

Data entry skills

Education

Master's degree in social work

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Data entry systems

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.

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
  • 1.1Interact 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
  • 2.1Maintain 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.