Medical Social Worker II

UR Thompson Health•Canandaigua, NY

35d•$28 - $40

About The Position

Provides support and assistance to patients and their families in planning their needs and arranging services accordingly. Coordinates services. Facilitates discharge and access to services. Promotes continuity of service, providing a network to the Health System, the community and other organizations for the promotion of a continuum of integrated care.

Requirements

Demonstrates skill and knowledge of advanced level social work practice.
Demonstrates the ability to work independently and exhibits flexibility in decision making and prioritizing assignments.
Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all members of the team and community agencies.
Requires master’s in social work from an accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

LMSW preferred.
MSW with NY state licensure in 12 months accepted.
Preferred experience in hospital social work
Preferred 2 years’ experience in the social work field.

Responsibilities

Provides support and assistance to patients and their families in planning their needs and arranging services accordingly.
Coordinates services.
Facilitates discharge and access to services.
Promotes continuity of service, providing a network to the Health System, the community and other organizations for the promotion of a continuum of integrated care.
Participate in rounds to facilitate an interdisciplinary approach to hospital care.
Use social work theory and practice models to guide care plans of patients.
Proactively resolve problems, recommending, and implementing continuous quality improvement.
Complete assessments for mental health when needed.
Complete assessments for the Birthing Center as needed.
Complete safety planning with patients as needed.
Provide linkages and referrals to community resources as needed.