Social Worker - LMSW/GF

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. With the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CT) or a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (RI), the social worker will perform professional social work services to patients, and families, and social work consultation to the interdisciplinary teams in the Yale New Haven Health System.

Supervision means face-to-face case review and consultation between one supervisor and one supervisee until the supervisee obtains Licensed Clinical Social Worker in accordance with the State of Connecticut regulations/licensure for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in accordance with the State of Rhode Island regulations. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. Social Work Clinical Practice: 1.1 Interact professionally with persons from diverse developmental, cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and abilities. 2.

Professional Development: 2.1 Maintain and enhance knowledge base and skill set through educational opportunities and meet expectations set forth by the State licensure, Hospital, and departmental standards. 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 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. SPECIAL SKILLS The Social Worker will possess the following special

empathy, active listening, critical thinking, strong organizational and computer skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with and advocate for patients and families. PHYSICAL DEMAND The Social Worker-LMSW/GF position is co-terminus with grant funding. YNHHS Requisition ID 192617