Clinical Social Worker

Kent Hospital • Warwick, RI

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About The Position

The Clinical Social Worker provides 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 and implementation of department policies, programs, and procedures.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field.
• RI Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
• LCSWs must obtain LICSW within a period of 3 years from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting or hospital strongly preferred.
• RI Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides social work services to patients and families.
• Addresses psychosocial and environmental factors impacting patient functioning and recovery.
• Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Provides direct clinical services including assessment, brief intervention, and coordination of services.
• Develops a network of community agencies to facilitate referrals.
• Assists in the development and implementation of department policies, programs, and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level