Social Worker - LMSW/GF

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LMSW) to provide professional social work services to patients and families within the Yale New Haven Health System. Under supervision of a CT/RI licensed supervisor, you will consult with interdisciplinary teams to support care planning and patient advocacy.

The role emphasizes empathy, active listening, and strong organizational and communication skills, with responsibilities spanning clinical practice and ongoing

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Minimum of one field placement from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Licensed MSW/LSCSW licensure required; endorsement from other states acceptable with CT/RI license requirements.

Responsibilities

• Social Work Clinical Practice: interact professionally with diverse patients and families and provide social work services.
• Professional Development: maintain knowledge base and comply with licensure, hospital, and departmental standards; supervision as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Critical thinking

Organization skills

Computer skills

Communication

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.
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, and 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.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

The Social Worker-LMSW/GF position is co-terminus with grant funding.

YNHHS Requisition ID

192617