Social Worker,LMSW

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 Social Work Manager and the guidance of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, the social worker will perform professional social work services to Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients/families/staff in the Yale-New Haven Hospital network. Professional supervision means face to face consultation between one supervisor and one supervise consisting of review, periodic written evaluation, and assessment of the supervisor's practice of social work for a total of 3,000 hours of work experience and 100 hours of supervision as a requirement for licensure for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in accordance with the State of Connecticut Regulations.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Social Work Clinical Practice:
• 1.1 Develop a full psychosocial crisis intervention assessment responsive to Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patient/family needs and concerns.
• 2. Professional Development:
• 2.1 Attend educational seminars to maintain and meet expectations set forth by Hospital and departmental standards.
• 3. Accountability:
• 3.1 Accountable for following department/Hospital policy and procedures, NASW Code of Ethics, and any other Hospital, governmental and/or regulatory policies, rules or regulations.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Master's Degree from an accredited School of Social Work.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two field placements from an accredited School of Social Work in an appropriate clinical setting.

LICENSURE

Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) from the State of Connecticut or those holding LMSW license from other states will need an endorsement and meet the State of Connecticut license requirements.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Work under the supervision of a Social Work Manager and the professional guidance from an LCSW and provide clinical practice in a health care setting; to participate in teaching within the department, Hospital and university setting. Computer experience and knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and data entry systems.

Additional Information

Per Diem- Maternity Leave Coverage