Social Worker

UBMD Physicians Group•Buffalo, NY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

UBMD Neurology is seeking a social Worker to provide clinical & case management services within a well-established neurology clinic. The social worker will be working with adult and pediatric patients diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, different forms of Dementia and Huntington disease. Support will also be provided by social workers to the patient’s family/caregiver.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, License required.
2 years’ practicing as a Licensed Social Worker
Past employment working with patients affected/diagnosed with a mental health disorder.
Ability to manage crisis situations appropriately.
Works well within a multidisciplinary team as well as independently.
Good time management and public speaking skills.
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of insurance/DSS/community resources/benefits
Reliable transportation and willingness to commute to both office locations in Buffalo and Williamsville depending on clinic location and day of the week.

Nice To Haves

LCSW
Knowledge of cognitive impairments

Responsibilities

PROVIDE FULL RANGE OF PATIENT CASE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.
ADDRESS SERVICE NEEDS, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, PATIENT EDUCATION TO ENHANCE COMPLIANCE AND OUTCOMES AND HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.
FACILITATE REFERRALS.
COMPLETE DISABILITY, PARA TRANSIT, MAS AND DME APPLICATIONS.
ORGANIZE & FACILITATE SUPPORT GROUPS.
ADVOCATE FOR PATIENT NEEDS.
CONDUCT LETHALITY ASSESSMENTS ON AS NEEDED BASIS.
NAVIGATE CONFLICT WITHIN FAMILY SYSTEMS THAT IMPACT THE TREATMENT PROCESS.
PROVIDE CLEAR DOCUMENTATION OF ALL INTERACTIONS BETWEEN PT/CAREGIVER & SOCIAL WORKER AND KEEP TRACK TO SUBMIT FOR QUARTERLY REPORTS.
CONDUCT PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR PRE-SYMPTOMATIC HD TESTING.
RESPONSIBILITIES MAY EVOLVE OVER TIME TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF PATIENTS AND THE CLINICS.