Social Worker (FFS)

ArchCare • City of Middletown, NY

5d

About The Position

This role involves assessing home and community environments to identify factors impacting patient/family functioning. The Social Worker will provide direct short-term counseling, make community referrals, and teach coping skills to help patients and families adjust to life changes related to illness or disability. Collaboration with other healthcare disciplines, documentation of patient records, and participation in performance evaluations are also key aspects of the position.

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