SOCIAL WORKER - MSW

Mohawk Valley Health System•City of Utica, NY

12d•$30 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

The Social Worker MSW will be an integral part of our health system, delivering essential social work services across hospital, skilled nursing, and outpatient care environments. The MSW will be responsible for assessing patients’ needs, developing and implementing treatment plans, providing therapeutic interventions under supervision of a LMSW, LCSW or other licensed professional. The Social Worker MSW may work in hospital, skilled nursing, and outpatient settings, adapting their approach to meet the unique needs of each environment and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective care.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of clinical experience, with strong understanding of social work practices, ethical standards, and relevant healthcare regulations.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and manage a diverse caseload.
Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and documentation standards.
Ability to handle high-stress situations with professionalism and sensitivity.
Ability to travel to other worksites within MVHS.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of EPIC
Experience in hospital, skilled nursing, or outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments to understand patients' mental health, social, and environmental needs.
Identify and evaluate patient/resident strengths, challenges, areas requiring intervention and barriers to effective care.
Makes recommendations to licensed social worker or provider for treatment options and dispositioning.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration licensed professional with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy to address psychological, emotional, and social issues.
Support patients in managing chronic conditions, adjusting to life changes, and addressing psychosocial stressors.
Provide crisis intervention and support in various clinical situations.
Assist in care coordination across hospital, skilled nursing, and outpatient settings to ensure continuity of care.
Facilitate referrals to community resources, support services, and additional healthcare providers to support patient needs.
Advocate for patients' needs and rights within the healthcare system and community.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and comprehensive patient care.
Participate in care team meetings, case discussions, and discharge/care planning processes.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient evaluation, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required records.
Adhere to state and federal regulations, as well as organizational policies and procedures, ensuring compliance in all aspects of social work practice.
Provide education to patients and families about coping strategies, mental health conditions, and available resources.
Provide emotional support and guidance to help patients and families navigate complex healthcare situations.
May offer training and support to staff members on social work practices and psychosocial issues.
Engage in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with social work best practices and healthcare trends.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and help enhance social work practices within the health system.
Perform related duties as assigned.