Social Worker

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient‑centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion—guide our daily actions as individuals and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Social Work Clinical Practice: Interact professionally with persons from diverse developmental, cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial and ethnic backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and abilities.
• Professional Development: Maintain and enhance knowledge base and skill set through educational opportunities and meet expectations set forth by state licensure, hospital, and departmental standards.
• Provide professional social work services to patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams within the Yale New Haven Health System under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CT) or a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (RI). Supervision includes face‑to‑face case review and consultation until the supervisee obtains a Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in accordance with Connecticut or Rhode Island regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Experience: Minimum of one field placement from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Licensure: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) from Connecticut, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from Rhode Island, or equivalent license from another state with the required endorsement to meet Connecticut or Rhode Island licensing requirements.

Special Skills

• Empathy
• Active listening
• Critical thinking
• Strong organizational and computer skills
• Effective communication and advocacy for patients and families