Full-time Social Worker needed in Rutland, VT. THis is an onsite-position for a hospital setting. Full benefits with a robust recruitment package.

The Social Worker III is responsible for providing social work services to all customer groups affected by illness/ disability often including lifestyle adjustment difficulties. Understands utilization criteria and case management principles in a health care setting, as well as relevant community resources, insurance, regulatory, and legal system knowledge.
Conduct Social Work Assessment/Education services:

Assesses, within the framework of a holistic approach, the social, emotional, familial and financial factors impacting the patient/familys ability to cope with problems of daily living related to their mental health condition within, 48 hours of admission.
Provide supportive education to individuals and families regarding such issues as: i.Alternate care placement.
Financial/insurance planning.
Resources for D/C related needs.
Preventative and protective services for patients and caregivers.
Crisis intervention.
Create treatment goals utilizing results of individualized assessments.
Coordinates inclusion input from patient support network in therapeutic plan
Provide suicide risk assessments on psychiatric patients. Communicate findings to team, and recommend safety interventions based on findings.
Drafting of and setting parameters in behavioral plans.
Provide one on one therapeutic support.
Facilitates psycho-educational and other therapeutic groups.
May Assist with safety checks and other patient care related functions including admission paperwork, searches, and other milieu management tasks as assigned
Assess acuity and levels of care
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).
Required Licenses/Certifications
BLS Certification through American Heart Association*
Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification*
Licensed in the State of Vermont as an LICSW. *Must obtain within 3 months of hire.