Clinical Social Worker

State of Vermont•White River, VT

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Vermont’s Agency of Human Services is hiring a Clinical Social Worker for the Vermont Chronic Care Initiative (VCCI). The role provides patient-centered clinical case management to support health and health-related outcomes for individuals with complex health and social needs. Work is delivered through community-based teams and systems, using a team-based care approach, patient engagement tools, care teams, shared care plans, a strengths-based approach, and motivational interviewing skills. The position primarily covers Windsor County, though the employee may be asked to cover other counties. Community-based case management and field visits take place in varied settings, including private apartments, motels, correctional facilities, encampments, and shelters. The employee reports to Central Office Administration and works with individuals, families, health care disciplines, service providers, state partners, and other stakeholders, as well as integrating operationally with other health care reform initiatives. The work takes place in a combination of office and community settings. Private transportation is required for necessary travel. Some duties may occur outside normal work hours. Candidates must pass applicable background investigations. An employee hired without Vermont licensure must obtain licensure within the first six months of employment.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or equivalent.
Three or more years of full-time professional social work experience, including two or more years in a health care setting.
Vermont licensure as a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC); candidates hired without Vermont licensure must become licensed within the first six months of employment.
Clinical experience and knowledge, and knowledge of the community and community culture.
Private means of transportation for necessary travel.
Pass any background investigation applicable to the position.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered clinical case management to support health and health-related outcomes for individuals with complex health and social needs.
Conduct community-based case management and field visits with members in a variety of settings.
Use team-based care approaches, patient engagement tools, care teams, shared care plans, strengths-based practice, and motivational interviewing skills.
Communicate and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, family members, health care disciplines, service providers, state partners, and other stakeholders.
Integrate operationally with other health care reform initiatives.
Primarily provide coverage in Windsor County, with flexibility to cover other counties as requested.

Benefits

Twelve paid state holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
State-paid medical premium at 80% and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
State defined benefit pension plan and deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
Low-cost group life insurance.
Incentive-based wellness program.
Eligibility for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Loan repayment may be available subject to federal and state eligibility requirements.