Community Health Worker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• LCSW position requires a Master’s degree from an accredited program in Social Work.
• Must have previous experience as an LCSW in a professional clinical setting, maintaining an EHR, while providing therapeutic services.
• Must speak, write and read English proficiently.
• LCSW position requires a Master’s degree from an accredited program in Social Work, a current license from the Connecticut State Board of Registration and passed a national or state-certified licensing exam and is CPR certified.

Nice To Haves

• Group and family treatment preferred but not required.
• Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Advanced Clinical diagnostic assessment/documentation skills Including but not limited to psychosocial assessments, progress notes, telephone consultation, brief assessments, patient education
• Ability to assess suicide and homicide risk potential
• Planning for improving health services by interpreting social factors pertinent to development of the program
• The ability to work within a Multidisciplinary Team Model
• Individual, Group and Family therapy skills
• Strong ability to problem solve
• Community Collaboration skills
• Skills to assess needs and programs accordingly
• To practice in the scope of their training, qualifications and experience
• Adherence to their professional code of ethics
• Strong knowledge of and connection to community resources
• Additional duties as requested
• School Based Health Center (If applicable)
• An understanding of the workings of school systems
• Prevention and intervention skills and strategies appropriate for school settings
• The ability to independently (with support) develop a caseload while working within the school system
• Additional General Requirements
• Professional positive attitude, understanding of customer service principals, trustworthiness and excellent interpersonal skills.