Social Worker

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 Licensed Social Work Clinical Practice Interact professionally and with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities. Professional Development 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 other states with endorsement and meet RI requirements. Special Skills: Ability to perform independently and provide clinical social work practice a health care setting. Computer experience and knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and data entry systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr