Social Worker LMSW - Outpatient Per Diem

Rochester Regional Health • Auburn, NY

4d • $30 - $38

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Outpatient Social Worker provides customized clinical interventions, that are evidence-based, to treat underlying, root causes of psychosocial and environmental symptoms. Serves as a liaison between medical professionals and patients to increase collaboration and positive medical outcomes.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• NYS LMSW or NYS LCSW

Nice To Haves

• One (1) to three (3) years of social work experience in a health care or home care setting
• End renal stage disease experience (dialysis)
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Exceptional documentation and planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• For CompassionNet: Minimum one (1) to three (3) years pediatric and/or palliative care experience

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention with an immediate safety action plan for patients with suicidal, homicidal, hallucinating, substance abuse, and interpersonal violence/abuse issues.
• Provides Social Work assessments that identify the underlying root cause of psychosocial and environmental symptoms.
• Creates a care plan and links patient with services to address the needs of the patient. Manages referrals regarding psychosocial needs and determines appropriate interventions and strategies to meet those needs.
• Facilitates behavioral change through the use of Clinical Interventions such as but not limited to; Motivational Interviewing, Collaborative Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Activation, and Problem-Solving Therapy.
• Creates customized interventions for specialty populations.
• Completes diagnostic screening tools such as the PHQ screenings, Edinburgh, CAGE, and GAD 7.
• Diagnoses patients using the DSM V.
• Documents all services in accordance with clinical guidelines and policies.
• For CompassionNet: Must have ability to travel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees