Social Worker - LMSW
About The Position
If you're looking for a great place to grow your career at a community hospital focused on excellent patient experience and nursing excellence, Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, may be what you are seeking. We offer career advancement, a rich tuition reimbursement program, medical benefits, a generous pension plan, 403B for retirement and PTO plan. Join us and Long Live Long Island where we care for Every Patient, Every Time. Explore a career with Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital and member of Catholic Health that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award.
Requirements
- Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited college/university
- Licensed in NYS as an LMSW
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- Two years experience in a social service agency preferred.
- Psychiatric social work experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides a full range of Social Work Services to patients from admission to discharge.
- Participates in the interdisciplinary team care process.
- Interacts effectively with external agencies in regard to discharge planning issues.
- Advocates for the optimal discharge plan for 3-K patients.
- Leads therapeutic groups for patients.
- Provides clear and comprehensive documentation.
- Communicates effectively and with the interdisciplinary team.
- Is knowledgeable about the intricacies of local discharge planning options.
- Maintains productive relationships with patients.
- Is self-directed and able to work independently as needed.
Benefits
- medical benefits
- generous pension plan
- 403B for retirement
- PTO plan
- tuition reimbursement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
