Clinical Social Worker

State of Vermont•Burlington, VT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 ApplyThis 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 heather.mcphee@vermont.gov.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 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, 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 FactorsDuties 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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.

Benefits

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.
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