Medical Social Worker II

UR Medicine Thompson Health • Canandaigua, NY

6d

About The Position

Provides support and assistance to patients and their families in planning their needs and arranging services. Coordinates services, facilitates discharge and access to services, and promotes continuity of service by connecting the Health System with community resources and other organizations to support a continuum of integrated care. The role participates in interdisciplinary hospital care and may complete mental health, Birthing Center, and safety-planning assessments as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of advanced-level social work practice.
• Ability to work independently, make flexible decisions, and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with team members and community agencies.
• Ability to use social work theory and practice models to guide care plans.
• Ability to proactively resolve problems and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to provide referrals and linkages.
• NY State licensure within 12 months is accepted for candidates with an MSW.

Nice To Haves

• LMSW preferred.
• Hospital social work experience preferred.
• Two years of experience in the social work field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support patients and families in planning their needs and arranging services.
• Coordinate services and facilitate discharge and access to services.
• Promote continuity of service and integrated care across the Health System, community, and other organizations.
• Participate in rounds to facilitate an interdisciplinary approach to hospital care.
• Use social work theory and practice models to guide patient care plans.
• Resolve problems proactively and recommend and implement continuous quality improvement.
• Complete mental health assessments when needed.
• Complete assessments for the Birthing Center as needed.
• Complete safety planning with patients as needed.
• Identify community resources and provide linkages and referrals as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level