Clinical Social Worker

at State of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Description

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.

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.