Clinical Social Worker

Position Summary

Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford (JFS) is seeking candidates for a contractor Clinical Social Worker position to work with a variety of clients including but not limited to: children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples. If you are a licensed behavioral health professional looking for a dynamic, supportive, team-based nonprofit work environment, we hope you will apply. All applicants are asked to submit a resume for consideration.

Under supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health Services, the Clinical Social Worker provides services to clinical clients coming to the agency and other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

This employee brings to the job a background of theoretical knowledge and a basic understanding of the dynamics of family relationships and the fulfillment of basic human needs and drives; personality development; behavior, its motivations and its purposefulness toward conscious or unconscious objectives; also knowledge and understanding, and skills in the use of the professional social work relationship as based upon which helpful service is offered and constructively utilized. This employee also brings to the job a thorough understanding of community resources and/or a willingness to develop these.

Roles and Responsibilities

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Hold regular 50-minute individual therapy sessions with clients
• Manage caseload by balancing the schedule and organizing to optimize productivity and effectiveness of treatment
• Develop rapport with the clients and cultivate their relationship with the agency
• Conduct specific screenings and evaluations; Document treatment plans that are individualized, measurable, and developed in collaboration with client/family and others as needed
• Exercise professional judgment in the recognition of early symptoms and assessing appropriate level of care; See through referral process and identify resources if a higher level of care is needed
• Complete all documentation including progress notes, treatment plans, OTR's, discharge summaries, and aftercare plans in a timely manner
• Communicate in a positive, effective manner with clients, families and all internal and external providers
• Report child abuse/neglect as mandated,
• Adhere to all necessary legal, licensing, regulatory and accreditation standards
• Diagnose common recurring problems of adults and provide direct counseling service to effectively manage the problems
• Demonstrate knowledge of psychopathology and other behavioral concerns and primary modalities of psycho-therapeutic interventions
• Additional/other duties or job functions may be required as deemed necessary by JFS

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communicate clearly – both verbal and nonverbal - with a wide range of people
• Ability to empathize with another person’s experience and point of view
• Organizational skills to allow for managing and supporting multiple clients, including documentation, reporting, billing and collaboration
• Ability to collect and analyze information gathered from unbiased observation and communication
• Active listening- Listening carefully, concentrating, asking the right questions, and utilizing various techniques to engage and establish trust with clients
• Ability to set boundaries with clients, and engage in activities that help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Cultural competence - Possess a non-judgmental attitude and an appreciation for diversity and the value of individual differences
• Must have a professional commitment to social work values and ethics, and to continuously developing professional competence
• Ability to connect clients with needed resources and opportunities, especially when clients are vulnerable or unable to advocate for themselves
• Demonstrates strong computer skills in MS Office Programs, especially Word; and web-based applications including the use of an electronic health record

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited graduate school of social work or other human service field
• LCSW, LMFT, LPC required
• Hold Individual Professional Liability Insurance

Cultural Competence

Employees will be sensitive and responsive to the ethnic, racial, cultural, socio-economic, religious and national diversity in JFS’s service population and among its employees. This role involves working with members of our community who may be experiencing food and financial insecurity. Whoever fills this role must be empathetic and sensitive to our clients' needs and be able to serve clients without judgement. Understanding of and appreciation for Jewish community and culture is critical.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

It is the policy of JFS to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status (including civil unions), national origin, ancestry, military/veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, hair texture/protective hairstyles, status as a domestic violence victim, erased criminal record information or any other characteristic protected by law, and to treat applicants and employees in a non-discriminatory fashion in compliance with applicable law.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $39.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Hartford, CT 06117