Social Worker - Full Time - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System•City of Utica, NY

1d•$27 - $45

About The Position

The LMSW provides generalist social work services across hospital and outpatient care settings. The role assesses patients’ needs, develops treatment plans, and delivers therapeutic interventions, adapting services to each environment and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide holistic care. The Social Worker may also provide clinical supervision to assigned students, residents, or unlicensed MSW staff.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
At least 6 months to 1 year of clinical experience.
Current and valid New York State licensure as a Master Social Worker (LMSW).
Strong understanding of social work practices, ethical standards, and relevant healthcare regulations.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team and manage a diverse caseload.
Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and documentation standards.
Ability to handle high-stress situations professionally and sensitively.
Ability to travel to other worksites within MVHS.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in hospital, skilled nursing, or outpatient settings.
Knowledge of EPIC.
Experience in a hospital inpatient or outpatient environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments to understand patients’ mental health, social, and environmental needs.
Identify and evaluate patients’ strengths, challenges, intervention needs, and barriers to effective care.
Make treatment and disposition recommendations to providers.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, LCSWs/providers, and the healthcare team.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
Support patients managing chronic conditions, life changes, and psychosocial stressors.
Provide crisis intervention and support.
Coordinate care across hospital and outpatient settings to support continuity of care.
Facilitate referrals to community resources, support services, and healthcare providers.
Advocate for patients’ needs and rights within the healthcare system and community.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Participate in care team meetings, case discussions, and discharge and care planning.
Maintain accurate, current documentation of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required records.
Comply with state and federal regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
Educate patients and families about coping strategies, mental health conditions, and available resources.
Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families navigating healthcare situations.
Offer staff training and support on social work practices and psychosocial issues.
May provide clinical supervision to assigned students, residents, or unlicensed MSW staff.
Participate in professional development and training to stay current with social work practices and healthcare trends.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and the enhancement of social work practices.
Meet continuing education unit requirements to maintain licensure.
Perform related duties as assigned.