Medical Social Worker (BSW) jobs in Norwich, CT

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

For more than 75 years, Windham Hospital has treated patients with the latest high-tech equipment, operated by some of the most skilled and compassionate medical professionals available. We seek to meet the total healthcare needs of people from throughout Northeastern Connecticut. Our staff members are proud to live and work in this area, and are committed to providing quality healthcare to our community.

Job Summary

Under the administrative direction of the Manager, Case Management, demonstrated ability to manage, instruct and collaborate with patient care and social service staff. Familiarity with health care and social work needs to inpatients, outpatients and community to address the needs of age specific categories of patients according to hospital, governmental, and/or regulatory policies, rules or regulations, and according to the NASW Code of Ethics and practices of Social Work.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) from an accredited school of Social Work.

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years experience in the field of Social Work. Three (3)years experience in the field of Health Care. Management experience preferred.
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LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Membership in good standing with NASW and/or Academy of Certified Social Workers. License for social work practice in state of origin. Eligible for Connecticut Clinical Social Work (LCSW) license preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS: Clinical with knowledge of health care and social work theory and practice required. Must possess counseling skills. Basic knowledge of computers. Understanding of the range of psychosocial and discharge planning services as well as knowledge of community resources needed by patients, outpatients and community members of all ages and stages of growth development. Ability to obtain and interpret information relevant to patient needs. Bilingual (Spanish/English) abilities preferred.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.