Social Worker (LCSW, LMFT) - School Health Center

Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: Taftville
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Job Description:

Description Job Schedule: Part Time Standard Hours: 35 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: 35 hours per week; 8a - 3p; follows school calendar - 10 months / 44 weeks per year Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

For more than 75 years, Windham Hospital has treated patients with the latest high-tech equipment, operated by some of the most skilled and compassionate medical professionals available. We seek to meet the total healthcare needs of people from throughout Northeastern Connecticut. Our staff members are proud to live and work in this area, and are committed to providing quality healthcare to our community. JOB SUMMARY
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who provides counseling services to the population of students enrolled in the School-Based Health Center (SBHC) according to the age specific needs of the child and adolescent student. Services include short-term counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and referral of appropriate students to community mental health providers. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) will interact effectively with students, their families, fellow school based staff members and school staff. Qualifications Education: Master's Degree in area of expertise; Licensure in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy
Experience: New Graduate LCSW / LMFT. Experienced LCSW/LMFT preferred with 1-3 years of clinical experience in providing direct service in School Health or Community Health setting. Licensure, Certification, Registration: State of CT LCSW or LMFT required.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements
1. Knowledge of ICD-10 coding
2. Ability in the use of EHR
3. Compassionate, sensitive, understanding
4. Excellent listening skills
5. Problem solving and crisis management skills
6. Knowledge of human developmental stages
7. Exceptional boundary setting
8. Valid driver's license with clean record We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

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