Clinical Social Worker
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Job Location:
Burlington, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
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.
Eleven paid state holidays in addition to a robust benefits package. Loan repayment may be available via federal/state eligibility requirements.
Have the work/life balance you need with a Monday-Friday schedule and a supportive hybrid work station environment.
*Starting rate may be negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Clinical Social Worker Responsibilities:
- Areas include: 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. Individual reports to Central Office Administration and works closely with an array of partners and providers in the health and social services arena including state partners.
- 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.
Location:
This position primarily covers Chittenden County but flexibility to cover other counties may be requested.
Who May Apply
This position Clinical Social Worker (Job Requisition #54548) is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position please contact Heather McPhee at .
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.
AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the 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 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 persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.
Environmental Factors
Duties are performed in a combination of office settings and in the field meeting with members in the community to include in their homes at motels and shelters. Private means of transportation is required for necessary travel. Certain functions may require duty outside of normal work hours. Some resistance or objection to standards may be anticipated requiring tact and diplomacy to achieve proper action. Duties involve need for effective working relationships with a number of health care disciplines.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
NOTE: 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.
Special Requirements
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.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity but its more than a paycheck. The States total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation including:
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a 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
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