Full Time Social Worker - Samaritan Hospital - Geriatric Psych

St. Peters Health Partners • Troy, NY

78d • $30 - $43

About The Position

If you are looking for an exciting role in Mental Health, this could be your opportunity! This position is housed on the Inpatient Geriatric Mental Health Unit where the Social Worker is an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Here at Samaritan Hospital, an affiliate of St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work is required.
• NYS LMSW or LCSW licensure is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Medical, Psychiatric, or Health Care setting is required

Nice To Haves

• MSW, MHC and LMHCs encouraged to apply as well!

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat psychological, behavioral and emotional disorders
• Identify barriers which impact optimal patient functioning and appropriate progression of care in the hospital setting
• Provide specialized therapeutic interventions to geriatric patients receiving acute psychiatric care
• Ensure patients receive appropriate resources in most appropriate setting
• Work collaboratively with providers on the unit (MD, RN, PCT etc) as well as clinicians, advocates and representative of various community agencies to best meet the needs of the patients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees