Saturday: 7:30am-8:30pm)

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

2d•$41 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker in the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) at Mount Sinai West assesses and evaluates patients’ and families’ social, psychosocial, and environmental situations to determine patient needs. The role requires knowledge of the disease entities and common medical interventions in the assigned service area. The position is full-time and works a day schedule Thursday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Requirements

Master of Social Work degree from an accredited school of social work.
Knowledge of social work services, theories, techniques, community resources, and agencies.
Related experience in the social service and/or health care field; preferably one year in a medical setting, which may include related field placement.
New York State Department of Education licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

Nice To Haves

Preferably one year of experience in a medical setting; related field placement may count.

Responsibilities

Develop options and treatment plans in a timely manner.
Provide direct services to patients and families, selecting treatment modalities and casework techniques compatible with assessments and identified goals.
Identify, select, access, and refer patients to appropriate community resources.
Monitor, coordinate, and manage activities for high-risk psychosocial patients to ensure implementation of multiple services.
Advocate for patients and families by interpreting their needs to other disciplines and community agencies and eliciting their cooperation.
Identify and assist the team in managing obstacles to treatment and discharge plans.
Provide psychoeducation for patients and families.
Apply knowledge of child protection, elder abuse, and domestic violence policies and protocols.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and staff meetings.
Document in the medical record according to standards set by the Department of Social Work and/or regulatory agencies.
May supervise social work interns.