Social Worker

Brooklyn Hospital Center • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

The Social Worker delivers social work services related to chronic disease management, including care coordination, planning, concrete and supportive counseling, entitlements, and access to community resources. The role provides consultation, education, and other services as requested by clinicians in the Department, Hospital, or community. Services are provided in accordance with National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and Case Management Standards and the Hospital’s mission and goals.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• Previous hospital work experience.
• New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license.
• Screen certification is required for Social Workers in In-Patient Units; new hires effective January 1, 2023 have 90 days to obtain it.
• Broad knowledge of community resources and social work and case management regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
• Ability to handle high-stress situations.

Nice To Haves

• Discharge planning experience.
• Knowledge of computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and clinical application software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver social work services, including care coordination and planning, for chronic disease management.
• Provide concrete and supportive counseling, information about entitlements, and connections to community resources.
• Provide consultation, education, and other services as requested by clinicians in the Department, Hospital, or community.
• Provide services in accordance with NASW and Case Management Standards and the Hospital’s mission and goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time