Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network The Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsPOSITION SUMMARYThis position reports to the Educational Coordinator and the Director of Adolescent Education Responsible for conducting both group and individual counseling sessions for students providing conflict resolution anger management and behavior management strategies to students The School Social Worker is also responsible for assessing a studentrsquos emotional condition daily and providing a therapeutic assessment for any student in crisis Documents and communicates pertinent information to educational staff and Clinical Treatment Team This position maintains contact with families outside physicians and other community agencies involved with day school adolescents Establishes counseling goals and objectives for each student and participates in scheduled Planning and Placement Team meetings Contributes to creating a caring and compassionate environment through Manchester Memorial Hospitalrsquos Core Values of Teamwork Communication Respect and CaringWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network The Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsPOSITION SUMMARYThis position reports to the Educational Coordinator and the Director of Adolescent Education Responsible for conducting both group and individual counseling sessions for students providing conflict resolution anger management and behavior management strategies to students The School Social Worker is also responsible for assessing a studentrsquos emotional condition daily and providing a therapeutic assessment for any student in crisis Documents and communicates pertinent information to educational staff and Clinical Treatment Team This position maintains contact with families outside physicians and other community agencies involved with day school adolescents Establishes counseling goals and objectives for each student and participates in scheduled Planning and Placement Team meetings Contributes to creating a caring and compassionate environment through Manchester Memorial Hospitalrsquos Core Values of Teamwork Communication Respect and CaringEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONThis position requires a Masters degree in Social Work with CT State Department of Education Certification in Social Work Training andor familiarity with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy DBT familiarity with abuse and neglect reporting mandates duty to warn mandates and knowledge of community based resources is preferredAge specific knowledge of population served and competencies is requiredEXPERIENCEA minimum of two years experience in ChildAdolescent Behavioral Health andor as a School Social Worker is requiredClinicians in Child and Adolescent Services must have minimum of one year experience in family therapy with age group servedCOMPETENCIESComputer competency with basic knowledge of Microsoft WORD and OUTLOOK is essentialThe duties of this position require strong clinical skills including a demonstrated strength in team orientation time management crisis intervention customer relations and interpersonal interactionsStrong written as well as verbal communication using the English language is neededMust be flexible in approach so that service specific as well as overall system needs can be metMust be able to function effectively and at times independently in a work environment where multitasking is necessaryMust have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites and travel is required in order to perform essential dutiesESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to timeJob Specific CompetencyDemonstrates skill in assessing and gathering comprehensive information consistently seeking information from other resources as evidenced by student records staff feedback and supervisor observationDemonstrates leadership skills by acting as a resource to staff and families consistently sharing knowledge of student conditions and suggestingimplementing interventions as evidenced by feedback from staff and parents and supervisor observationDemonstrates leadership in developing and establishing resource materials and tools for student and family education as evidenced by student parent and staff feedback and supervisor observationEstablishes rapport with students families and staff by consistently demonstrating perceptiveness and empathy in clinical interactions as evidenced by feedback from students parents staff and supervisorrsquos observationsConsistently demonstrates sound clinical practices as it relates to studentrsquos individualized goals as evidenced in Individualized Educational Plan by feedback from MD and clinical staff and supervisor observationConsistently implements and modifies plan to meet studentrsquos ongoing needs considering support system developmental factors and cognitive functions as evidenced by review of student records staff feedback and supervisor observationConsistently conducts clinical counseling groups and completes required documentation in a timely manner as evidenced by review of student records and supervisorrsquos observationsConsistently promotes a safe and therapeutic environment in accordance with established school policies procedures and principles of Physical Management Training as evidenced by studentsrsquo behavior feedback from students staff feedback and supervisorrsquos observationsConsistently demonstrates a leadership role in resolving student conflict with staff and peers as evidenced by staff feedback and supervisor observationsContributes to meeting the fluctuating staff needs in department by demonstrating flexibility in adjusting to changes in routine and building enthusiasm with subordinates to assist them in adapting to change as evidenced by peer feedback and supervisor observationDemonstrates respect for chain of command and follows established protocols by reporting significant events to appropriate person in a timely manner and consistently seeks supervision from the appropriate individuals as evidenced by supervisorrsquos observationsActively participates in supervision identifying clinical skill areas needing improvement and openly accepting feedback from supervisor and peersKeeps abreast of current practices in field of expertise as evidenced by attendance at conferencesseminars presentations self study andor utilization of tuition reimbursementWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONThis position requires a Masters degree in Social Work with CT State Department of Education Certification in Social Work Training andor familiarity with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy DBT familiarity with abuse and neglect reporting mandates duty to warn mandates and knowledge of community based resources is preferredAge specific knowledge of population served and competencies is requiredEXPERIENCEA minimum of two years experience in ChildAdolescent Behavioral Health andor as a School Social Worker is requiredClinicians in Child and Adolescent Services must have minimum of one year experience in family therapy with age group servedCOMPETENCIESComputer competency with basic knowledge of Microsoft WORD and OUTLOOK is essentialThe duties of this position require strong clinical skills including a demonstrated strength in team orientation time management crisis intervention customer relations and interpersonal interactionsStrong written as well as verbal communication using the English language is neededMust be flexible in approach so that service specific as well as overall system needs can be metMust be able to function effectively and at times independently in a work environment where multitasking is necessaryMust have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites and travel is required in order to perform essential dutiesESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to timeJob Specific CompetencyDemonstrates skill in assessing and gathering comprehensive information consistently seeking information from other resources as evidenced by student records staff feedback and supervisor observationDemonstrates leadership skills by acting as a resource to staff and families consistently sharing knowledge of student conditions and suggestingimplementing interventions as evidenced by feedback from staff and parents and supervisor observationDemonstrates leadership in developing and establishing resource materials and tools for student and family education as evidenced by student parent and staff feedback and supervisor observationEstablishes rapport with students families and staff by consistently demonstrating perceptiveness and empathy in clinical interactions as evidenced by feedback from students parents staff and supervisorrsquos observationsConsistently demonstrates sound clinical practices as it relates to studentrsquos individualized goals as evidenced in Individualized Educational Plan by feedback from MD and clinical staff and supervisor observationConsistently implements and modifies plan to meet studentrsquos ongoing needs considering support system developmental factors and cognitive functions as evidenced by review of student records staff feedback and supervisor observationConsistently conducts clinical counseling groups and completes required documentation in a timely manner as evidenced by review of student records and supervisorrsquos observationsConsistently promotes a safe and therapeutic environment in accordance with established school policies procedures and principles of Physical Management Training as evidenced by studentsrsquo behavior feedback from students staff feedback and supervisorrsquos observationsConsistently demonstrates a leadership role in resolving student conflict with staff and peers as evidenced by staff feedback and supervisor observationsContributes to meeting the fluctuating staff needs in department by demonstrating flexibility in adjusting to changes in routine and building enthusiasm with subordinates to assist them in adapting to change as evidenced by peer feedback and supervisor observationDemonstrates respect for chain of command and follows established protocols by reporting significant events to appropriate person in a timely manner and consistently seeks supervision from the appropriate individuals as evidenced by supervisorrsquos observationsActively participates in supervision identifying clinical skill areas needing improvement and openly accepting feedback from supervisor and peersKeeps abreast of current practices in field of expertise as evidenced by attendance at conferencesseminars presentations self study andor utilization of tuition reimbursementWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment