Required Qualifications:
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.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform his/her duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Significant Job Functions:
- Advanced Clinical diagnostic assessment skills
- Ability to assess suicide and homicide risk potential
- The ability to work within a Multidisciplinary Team Model
- Cognitive behavioral intervention skills
- Individual, Group and family therapy skills
- Strong ability to problem solve
- Community Collaboration skills
- Skills to assess needs and program accordingly
- An understanding of the workings of school systems
- Prevention and intervention skills and strategies appropriate for school settings
- 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
Performance Goals:
- Ability to problem solve and use good judgment on a case by case basis
- Ability to effectively track client data, specialty appointments and diagnostic tests
- Ability to effectively assess patient status
- Aware of resources, referral options and services outside of the CHWC
Physical Effort/Environment:
Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds. Must have good vision, hearing and physically be able to perform the significant job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Communication Skills:
Requires good verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff members daily. Good listening skills to understand both patients and staff. Good penmanship and clear concise writing skills. Requires ability to enter data into electronic health record.