Northwell Health - New York, NY
posted 10 days ago
The position involves performing psychosocial assessments of patients and their families, providing orientation to newly admitted patients, and evaluating new admissions through interviews and collaboration with other agencies. The role requires preparing comprehensive care plans and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings. Documentation of initial contacts and psychosocial assessments is essential, along with formulating and implementing treatment and discharge plans. The position also involves establishing professional relationships with patients and families, utilizing community resources, and negotiating with community systems. Continuous evaluation of treatment plans and providing social work services in accordance with required standards are key responsibilities. The role includes identifying unmet psychosocial needs and developing programs to address them, as well as participating in group functions and coordinating family groups. The candidate will represent the hospital department in meetings with community agencies and perform related duties as required.