Social Worker
Vernovis · Rutland, VT · 1 mo ago
Full-time
About the role
The Social Worker is responsible for providing social work services to all customer groups affected by illness/disability often including lifestyle adjustment difficulties. Understands utilization criteria and case management principles in a health care setting, as well as relevant community resources, insurance, regulatory, and legal system knowledge.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
- Two years of social work and medical crisis intervention, and knowledge of community resources or related experience preferred
- Healthcare experience a plus
- Experience in individual and family therapy
- Five years' experience working in a healthcare setting preferred
Required Licenses/Certifications
- BLS Certification through American Heart Association
- Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification
- Eligible for rostering in preparation for licensure
- Must obtain within 3 months of hire
Skills
- NASW code of conduct principles
- Psychosocial assessments, utilization and case management principles
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of group theory and dynamics with experience in facilitating and co-facilitating psychosocial and skill building groups
- Individual and family supportive advocacy
- Age-specific competencies
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic Microsoft Windows desktop application and navigation skills
- Demonstrates strong communication and listening skills
- Demonstrates good knowledge of community resources
- Demonstrates excellent collaboration skills in conjunction with working with providers, legal representation, regulatory agencies and those involved with risk and compliance
- Willingness and ability to provide coverage on rotational basis
- Exhibits knowledge of Best Practice, DBT, CBT, and motivational interviewing
- Provides employee assistance in-services, and consultation to staff, physicians, and community providers about psychosocial aspects of care
$5,000 Supplemental Bonus