Social Worker

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional social work services to patients and families.
• Provide social work consultation to interdisciplinary teams in the Yale New Haven Health System.
• Engage in face-to-face case review and consultation with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CT) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (RI) until the supervisee obtains Licensed Clinical Social Worker in accordance with the State of Connecticut regulations or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in accordance with the State of Rhode Island regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Minimum of one field placement from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) from the State of Connecticut, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from the State of Rhode Island, or those holding licenses from other states will need an 'endorsement' and meet the State of Connecticut or Rhode Island license requirements.

Skills

• Empathy
• Active listening
• Critical thinking
• Strong organizational and computer skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with and advocate for patients and families