Social Worker III

Job description

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.
Minimum Education
• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).

Minimum Work Experience
• 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 healthcare setting preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association*
• Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification*
• Licensed in the State of Vermont as an LICSW,

*Must obtain within 3 months of hire.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• 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.(as applicable)
• 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.
• Willingness and ability to oversee activities and provide clinical supervision of others.

Pay Range: $35.37 - $51.53