Clinical Social Worker

State of Vermont•Burlington, VT

67d•Hybrid

About The Position

Make a difference for Vermonters with complex health and social needs, working with community based teams and systems, as a Clinical Social Worker for the Vermont Chronic Care Initiative (VCCI) with the Agency of Human Services (AHS). The State of Vermont has an immediate opening for a Clinical Social Worker. This position primarily covers Chittenden County, but flexibility to cover other counties may be requested. This position, Clinical Social Worker (Job Requisition #54548), is open to all State employees and external applicants. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered. Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or equivalent AND three (3) years or more of full-time professional social work experience, which must include two (2) years or more in a health care setting.
Must possess state of Vermont licensure as a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
An incumbent without Vermont Licensure at the time of hire must become licensed within the first six months of employment.
Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position in accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment.
Background investigations will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Responsibilities

Patient centered clinical case management, to support health and health related outcomes for individuals with complex health & social needs.
Community based case management and field based visits with members occur in a variety of settings and may include private apartments, motels, correctional facilities, encampments, and shelters.
Service delivery using a team based care approach, patient engagement tools, care teams, shared care plans, a strength based approach and motivational interviewing skills.
Duties involve need for effective communication and working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, including the individual, family members and a number of health care disciplines and service providers; and operational integration with various other health care reform initiatives.
Clinical experience and knowledge, knowledge of community, and community culture are necessary.

Benefits

Eleven paid state holidays
Robust benefits package
Loan repayment may be available via federal/state eligibility requirements.
80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
Generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
State defined benefit pension plan
Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program