Ambulatory Care Behavioral Health Social Worker

Trinity Health•Troy, NY

1d•$30 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

St. Peter's Health Partners is hiring a full-time Ambulatory Care Behavioral Health Social Worker to provide advanced clinical social work services to patients and families using inpatient and outpatient medical services. The role includes care planning, case management, and coordination of community resources, using motivational interviewing, assessment, and clinical interventions to support patients’ and families’ physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning. The Behavioral Health Social Worker supports members of the organization’s Accountable Care Organizations by working to promote outcomes, satisfaction, and value in the total cost of care. The role also assists vulnerable community members by addressing Social Influencers of Health and connecting them with Community Based Organizations, mental health and substance use disorder resources, and other services within the scope of social work practice. The social worker participates in quality improvement initiatives in the hospital ambulatory setting, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated care, and helps ensure quality outcomes and appropriate resource utilization. The position is based in Troy, New York, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule. The stated pay range is $30.00–$43.08 per hour; pay is based on experience and may vary by location. Exempt positions will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work.
Three years of previous clinical experience in a medical, psychiatric, or health care setting.

Nice To Haves

NYS LMSW or LCSW licensure is preferred.
Some supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced clinical social work services to patients and their families using inpatient and outpatient medical services.
Develop care plans and provide case management and community resource coordination.
Use motivational interviewing, assessment, and clinical interventions to support patients’ and families’ physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning.
Assist Accountable Care Organization members in promoting outcomes, satisfaction, and value in the total cost of care.
Help vulnerable community members address Social Influencers of Health and connect them with Community Based Organizations, mental health and substance use disorder resources, and other appropriate services.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives in the hospital ambulatory setting.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated care.
Support quality outcomes and appropriate utilization of resources.