Clinical Social Worker (D)
Location
Kent Hospital Warwick, RI 02886
Status
Full-Time
Hours
40
Shift
Day
Weekend & Holiday Shift
N/A
Has Benefits
Yes
Job Description
Responsible for providing social work services to the hospital's patients and their families to address psychosocial and environmental factors which impact their healthy functioning and/or recovery. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team providing direct clinical services including assessment, brief intervention, and coordination of services. Develops a network of community agencies to facilitate referrals. The clinical social worker assists in the development/implementation of department policies, programs, and procedures. *ZR
Required Education
A Master's degree in Social Work required (for those hired into this position after May 1, 2015. Those hired prior to this date may hold a Master's Degree in Counseling and are required to have their LMHC). Certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required. Licensure as an Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) strongly preferred. Applicants with an LCSW would be required to obtain their LICSW within a period of three years from the date of hire. Experience in a healthcare setting or hospital strongly preferred.