Lead 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 III is a licensed, experienced professional who is the clinical expert in the assessment and treatment of patients, families, and social work consultation to the interdisciplinary teams in a variety of inpatient and ambulatory settings in the Yale New Haven Health System. The Clinical Social Worker III possesses clinical leadership abilities and is knowledgeable and skillful in communication and the treatment process, and provides services to the pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric or dual diagnosed patients/families and staff in the Yale New Haven Hospital network. The scope of practice includes but is not limited to diagnostic assessment, coordination of care, practice improvement, staff supervision, counseling, psychotherapy, brief treatment, teaching/mentoring, mental health consultation, and/or other project/task force participation as assigned by supervisor. The Clinical Social Worker III will work collaboratively with members of the health care teams throughout the organization.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities

• 1. Direct Patient Care
• 1.1 Interact professionally and with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial and ethnic backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities.
• 2. Clinical Practice Operations
• 2.1 Ensure that the daily operations of the site/program are facilitated in accordance with YNHHS policies and procedures, maintain a safe and healing environment, and ensure smooth patient flow that meets the needs of patients.
• 3. Consultation/Teaching
• 3.1 Mentor/supervise and/or participate in projects/work groups as assigned by supervisor.
• 4. Professional Development
• 4.1 Maintain and enhance knowledge base and skillset 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

Clinical Social Worker II (LCSW II) with one year of supervisory experience and five years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CT)/ Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (RI); or three years of supervisory experience and five years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CT)/ Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (RI)

LICENSURE

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from the State of Connecticut, or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) from the State of Rhode Island, or those holding licenses from other states, will need an 'endorsement' and meet the State of Connecticut or State of Rhode Island license requirements.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Ability to perform independently and provide clinical practice in a health care setting; provide daily oversight to staff and participate in teaching within the department. Must have computer experience and knowledge of electronic medical record keeping, word processing, spreadsheet, and data entry systems.

YNHHS Requisition ID

164192