CHT Social Worker IV

Company: Rutland Regional Medical Center
Facility: Rutland Regional Medical Center at Rutland
Department: Community Health Improvement

The CHT Social Worker is a VT Blueprint for Health position responsible for providing social work case management, care coordination, transitional care interventions and community resource referral for patients in NCQA recognized Medical Homes who are referred to the Community Health Team, primarily those with chronic conditions. The CHT Social Worker may also provide outpatient mental health services; individual, group and family therapy. This work entails individual patient case management and collaboration with other health care professionals both in the community and as part of the Core Community Health Team. The CHT Social Worker understands community resources, insurance, regulatory and legal system issues relevant to the transition of patients from inpatient and emergency department to community settings.




Minimum Education


Master s Degree in Social Work required.



Minimum Work Experience


Three to five years of LICSW social work and medical crisis intervention, solution-focused therapy, and knowledge of community resources or related experience.
Experience working with adults with acute mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
Managed-care experience a plus.



Required Licenses/Certifications


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