Social Worker II

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced Social Worker for its inpatient Psychiatric Services unit. This per diem role covers day shifts and provides social work services to patients and families facing illness or disability.

The Social Worker will assess psychosocial needs, coordinate case management, and connect patients with community resources, insurance guidance, and regulatory knowledge. Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team is essential to care planning.

Qualifications

• MSW required and licensure eligibility as applicable.
• Minimum two years of social work experience; healthcare exposure preferred.
• Experience in individual and family therapy desirable.
• Familiarity with community resources and case management principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to patients and families affected by illness or disability.
• Understand utilization criteria and perform case management within a health care setting.
• Collaborate with providers and resources to coordinate care and discharge planning.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Group facilitation

Crisis intervention knowledge

Willingness to cover rotations

Basic computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

Two years social work experience

Healthcare experience

Experience in individual and family therapy

Five years healthcare experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

• Facility Rutland Regional Medical Center
• Department Psychiatric Services (Inpatient Unit)
• Job Category Allied Health
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Per diem (no committed hours and is not benefit el - Day shift - 8:00am-4:30pm

The Social Worker is responsible for providing social work services to all customer groups affected by illness/disability often including lifestyle adjustment difficulties. Understands utilization criteria and case management principles in a health care setting, as well as relevant community resources, insurance, regulatory, and legal system knowledge.

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Two years of social work and medical crisis intervention, and knowledge of community resources or related experience preferred.
• Healthcare experience a plus
• Experience in individual and family therapy.
• Five years' experience working in a healthcare setting preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

BLS Certification through American Heart Association*

• Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification *
• Eligible for rostering in preparation for licensure.

*Must obtain within 3 months of hire

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• NASW code of conduct principles
• Psychosocial assessments, utilization and case management principles.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of group theory and dynamics with experience in facilitating and co-facilitating psychosocial and skill building groups.
• Individual and family supportive advocacy.
• Age-specific competencies.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Windows desktop application and navigation skills.
• Demonstrates strong communication and listening skills.
• Demonstrates good knowledge of community resources.
• Demonstrates excellent collaboration skills in conjunction with working with providers, legal representation, regulatory agencies and those involved with risk and compliance.
• Willingness and ability to provide coverage on rotational basis.(as applicable)
• Exhibits knowledge of Best Practice, DBT, CBT, and motivational interviewing.
• Provides employee assistance in-services, and consultation to staff, physicians, and community providers about psychosocial aspects of care.