Social Worker-Institute for Advanced Medicine-Mount Sinai West-Full Time-Days

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Position: Title: Social Worker-Institute for Advanced Medicine-Mount Sinai West-Full Time-Days Position Summary: 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 Licensure 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