Social Worker (FFS)

ArchCare • Town of Mount Pleasant, NY

35d • $70

About The Position

This position involves providing social work services to patients and families, focusing on assessing their environment, offering counseling and referrals, teaching coping skills, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. The role requires maintaining patient records and participating in performance evaluations.

Requirements

• New York State Social Work License
• 2 years of social work experience
• Master’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Assesses the environment of the home and community to identify elements which impact negatively on the patient/family ability to function.
• Provides direct short-term counseling services to patient/family or makes appropriate community referrals.
• Teaches coping skills to patients/families to assist them in their adjustment to the life changes associated with illness/disability.
• Participates in conferencing and planning with other disciplines caring for the patient.
• Prepares clinical progress notes and documents in the patients record, as indicated.
• Available for planned social work consultation on patient care with staff, as needed.
• Participates in evaluating overall position performance, goal setting and achievement, and performance improvement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level