Work whereevery moment mattersEvery 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 networkJoin us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something special For more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities JOB SUMMARY Performs the social work functions of bio psycho social assessment short term crisis intervention supportive counseling and resource referral Provides intervention to assist patientsfamilies to improve social and economic difficulties that may interfere with health and wellness Facilitates discharge planning across the continuum of care Work whereevery moment mattersEvery 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 networkJoin us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something special For more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities JOB SUMMARY Performs the social work functions of bio psycho social assessment short term crisis intervention supportive counseling and resource referral Provides intervention to assist patientsfamilies to improve social and economic difficulties that may interfere with health and wellness Facilitates discharge planning across the continuum of care Education Bachelorrsquos degree in Social Work or related human services field Masters degree preferredExperience Previous social work or human services experience License and Certification NA KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate information Basic computer skills including openingreading email basic internet useExcellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments employees physicians and managers Ability to relate to people with diverse educational and cultural backgrounds Must be organized flexible and a team player Ability to manage time and meet deadlines in a hectic work environment Working knowledge of windows based software including word processing database and spreadsheet for occasional performance of dutiesPROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKINGRequires the ability to take the appropriate action in response to changes circumstances or problems Requires high level of analytical ability in order to gather and interpret information from various sources Ability to formulate and implement a viable plan for interventionWe 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 employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentEducation Bachelorrsquos degree in Social Work or related human services field Masters degree preferredExperience Previous social work or human services experience License and Certification NA KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate information Basic computer skills including openingreading email basic internet useExcellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments employees physicians and managers Ability to relate to people with diverse educational and cultural backgrounds Must be organized flexible and a team player Ability to manage time and meet deadlines in a hectic work environment Working knowledge of windows based software including word processing database and spreadsheet for occasional performance of dutiesPROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKINGRequires the ability to take the appropriate action in response to changes circumstances or problems Requires high level of analytical ability in order to gather and interpret information from various sources Ability to formulate and implement a viable plan for interventionWe 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 employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment