Yale New Haven Hospital - External

Social Worker


PayCompetitive
LocationBridgeport/Connecticut
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 78746
      Overview

      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.

      At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

      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, 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 skills: empathy, active listening, critical thinking, strong organizational and computer skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with and advocate for patients and families


        Additional Information

        LCSW or LMSW encouraged to apply. Salary commensurate with licensure.


        YNHHS Requisition ID

        150765

        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 skills: empathy, active listening, critical thinking, strong organizational and computer skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with and advocate for patients and families


        • 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.
  • About the company

      Yale New Haven Hospital is a 1,541-bed hospital located in New Haven, Connecticut.

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