About The Position

Assesses and evaluates patients/families' social, psychosocial and environmental situations to determine patient needs. Demonstrates knowledge of the disease entity and common medical interventions in the service area assigned.

Requirements

  • Masters in Social Work 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 can include related field placement
  • New York State Department of Education: Licensed Masters of Social Work (LMSW)

Responsibilities

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