Social Worker MSW Non Exempt
About The Position
Under the Director of Care Management, with opportunities for clinical supervision from LMSW and/or LCSW/LCSW-R staff, the Social Worker provides psychosocial evaluation, crisis and trauma counseling, resource referral, and case management services. The position intervenes with patients and families, using critical-thinking skills to monitor psychosocial status and issues that affect clinical progression and transition or discharge planning. The Social Worker also facilitates patient and family communication, coping, and decision-making as part of a multidisciplinary team. The position is in Psychiatric Services at UHS Binghamton General Hospital. It is per diem, with work performed on an as-needed, agreed-upon basis and hours assigned by the manager. Compensation is $30.58–$45.86 per hour, depending on experience. The position is not eligible for benefits.
Requirements
- Master’s in Social Work (MSW).
- Pass the NYS Licensing Exam within 6 months from the hire date.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of post-graduate experience.
- NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or limited permit. Social workers within the Clinics must have a current NYS Social Work License; a limited permit is not sufficient.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychosocial evaluations.
- Provide crisis and trauma counseling.
- Refer patients to resources and provide case management services.
- Intervene with patients and families.
- Monitor psychosocial status and issues affecting clinical progression and transition or discharge planning.
- Facilitate patient and family communication, coping, and decision-making.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
