Per Diem Social Worker - Float - Weekends

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Social Workers Make It Possible. At NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, talented social workers lead, learn and educate in a department like no other. We collaborate across the full spectrum of key areas, providing life-changing research, education and practice. In this role, the Per Diem Social Worker, covers primarily Inpatient services, including various medicine, surgery, and pediatric units, and occasionally the emergency department. The SW provides psychosocial assessment for patients identified as high risk during their inpatient admission. The SW works diligently to assure that appropriate plans and interventions are carried out to ensure a safe and appropriate discharge, and manages discharges to alternate levels of care. The SW also works closely with patients who are uninsured and underserved to identify community resources and financial entitlements. The SW assesses for abuse and neglect and makes appropriate referrals to protective services as needed. The SW also works closely with the interdisciplinary team to help gain understanding of significant psychosocial issues, culture and the strengths and needs of the patients they are treating.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
New York State License as a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
New Hires pending a NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), must have Limited Permit (must supply exam date prior to start of employment); the LMSW must be obtained within 1 year of hire

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Float Social Worker

Responsibilities

Provides psychosocial assessment for patients identified as high risk during their inpatient admission.
Assures that appropriate plans and interventions are carried out to ensure a safe and appropriate discharge.
Manages discharges to alternate levels of care.
Works closely with patients who are uninsured and underserved to identify community resources and financial entitlements.
Assesses for abuse and neglect and makes appropriate referrals to protective services as needed.
Works closely with the interdisciplinary team to help gain understanding of significant psychosocial issues, culture and the strengths and needs of the patients they are treating.