Clinical Social Worker

About the Role

The Clinical Social Worker provides social work services to the hospital’s patients and their families to address psychosocial and environmental factors which impact their healthy functioning and/or recovery. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team providing direct clinical services including assessment, brief intervention, and coordination of services. Develops a network of community agencies to facilitate referrals and assists in the development and implementation of department policies, programs, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical social work services to patients and their families in the hospital setting, including psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, ongoing support, coordination of appropriate referrals, and mandatory reporting when necessary.
• Engages with the interdisciplinary team to address the psychosocial and environmental factors impacting the health and wellbeing of patients.
• Facilitates safety planning with patients and/or their families when appropriate and utilizes clinical supervision as needed for complex cases.
• Provides appropriate information or instructions to patients, families, and visitors in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Collaborates and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, including attending daily rounds and actively providing feedback and recommendations to supplement patient care.
• Maintains all required documentation, including clinical assessments and follow-up notes in patient medical records, and completes statistical reporting as required.
• Develops and maintains a network of community agencies to facilitate patient access and services at the necessary level of care upon discharge, providing referral and advocacy when clinically appropriate.
• Allows for self-determination of the patient and ensures that patient wishes are communicated to all health care providers.
• Maintains appropriate licensure and enhances professional growth and development through continuing education.
• Participates in the development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in supervision with clinical supervisor, in both individual and group settings, as scheduled.
• Performs all other social work duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field (required).
• Experience in a healthcare setting or hospital (strongly preferred).
• RI Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
• RI Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (strongly preferred).
• LCSWs must obtain LICSW within a period of 3 years from date of hire.
• Knowledge of clinical assessment, counseling, and core social work practices, guided by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.
• Proficient in behavioral health levels of care and the ability to connect individuals with appropriate community resources.
• Familiarity with federal and state regulations affecting social work and behavioral health.
• Working knowledge of medical insurance requirements, medical terminology, quality improvement principles, and long-term care services.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in important discussions about health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.