Medical Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) Per Diem
HCR Home Care•Town of Cobleskill, NY
About The Position
The Medical Social Worker provides social services to patients in their homes and clinical direction to fellow Social Workers and other clinical staff. The role carries a caseload and performs the duties of an MSW, while also supporting colleagues with patient issues and information about community and financial resources. The position helps coordinate cross-referrals, staff orientation, field supervision, and departmental education and outreach activities.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York State.
- At least 2 years of experience in a medical social services setting.
Responsibilities
- Carry a caseload and perform job duties described for an MSW.
- Guide fellow MSWs on patient issues and community and financial resources.
- Ensure appropriate cross-referrals are made within each designated region.
- Assist with staff orientation as needed.
- May conduct field supervision of Social Work Assistants.
- May review and co-sign orders obtained by Social Work Assistants.
- May assist in arranging guest speakers and in-services for the Social Work Department.
- Assist with in-house presentations as needed.
- Develop and maintain strong community outreach efforts on behalf of HCR Home Care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
