Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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.



EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Qualifications

Master of Social Work, licensed as LICSW

LICSW RI license

Additional Information

• Knowledge of adjustment counseling for patients and families experiencing acute, chronic, terminal or psychiatric illness.
• Clinical awareness of crisis intervention and management. Ability to develop transitional plans for patients and families. Ability to work with all age groups requiring psychosocial assessment, intervention and referral.
• Knowledge of clinical interventions required by patients/families impacted by alcoholism, substance abuse, domestic violence and mental health issues.
• Knowledge of laws/regulations and interventions required for domestic violence and suspected abuse of children, the elderly or disabled persons.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact collaboratively with all disciplines in the acute care setting. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Normal office and hospital environment.

Post-master’s experience in a health care setting. Thorough grounding in Federal/State laws and regulations pertaining to social services. Knowledge of community resources in Rhode Island and Connecticut.