OB Clinical Social Worker

Company: Community Health Centers of Burlington
Location: Burlington
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

The Community Health Centers is known throughout Vermont for providing compassionate, affordable, quality health care to all who need it regardless of financial status or life circumstance.

Community Health Centers is seeking a Clinical OB Social Worker to join our team at our Riverside Avenue location. Under the supervision of the Behavorial Health Manager, the OB Clinical Social Worker will provide effective clinical and medical social work services to psychosocially high-risk OB patients of the Community Health Centers. The OB Clinical Social Worker will conduct psychosocial assessments, and provide diagnosis, case management, crisis interventions, behavioral medicine interventions, brief behavioral health interventions, and psychotherapy.

Education & Experience:

Master's in social work from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Experience providing psychotherapy
Experience in a medical setting a plus
Licensed Social Worker

Licensure, Certification or other Requirements:

Licensed as independent clinical social worker in the state of Vermont - LICSW
Licensed in alcohol and drug counseling in the state of Vermont - LADC desired
CPR Certification required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of current behavioral medicine approaches to OB services a plus.
Ability to utilize cognitive-behavioral and dialectical interventions in support of OB patients.
Understanding of mind body and biopsychosocial implications of OB health.
Strong written/verbal skills.
Ability to engage in direct and professional communication.
Ability to complete all written paperwork in a timely manner essential (written assessments, tx plans, progress notes, etc.).
Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
Experience with addictions counseling a plus.
Experience with counselling children and adolescents a plus.
Ability to present in a professional manner benefiting the organization.
Knowledge of the principles, standards, and ethics of Social Work and ability to demonstrate standards of care and ethics when working with client/patient populations.
Knowledge of transference and countertransference.
Willingness to work some flexible hours if needed.
Ability to seek supervision when needed or appropriate.
Strong case management, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention skills. Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse laws and regulations

CHC employee benefits highlights include:

Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
$600 annual wellness reimbursement! (We'll pay you for being active!)
Monthly stipend for those with alternate health insurance
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Life insurance, AD&D, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer contribution of 3% of your annual salary after 1 year of service regardless of personal contributions)
Fiduciary services through Morgan Stanley regarding your Vanguard account and/or other financial advice
Generous Accrued CTO
Employee Assistance Program offering FREE short-term counseling sessions and a variety of resources
A growing list of local discounts and perks including to Edge Sports and Fitness, Lenny's Shoe and Apparel, other retail discounts, and more!

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