Social Worker(Part-Time, Days)

Rochester Regional Health • Auburn, NY

6d • $26 - $35

About The Position

The Social Worker plays an important and trusted role in the lives of patients and their families and is an integral part of patient care and recovery. This part-time, day-shift position is based at St. Mary's Campus in the Social Work department, with four-hour shifts scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The Social Worker assesses patient needs, manages referrals, and coordinates treatment planning and care interventions, including planning for discharge or continued care. The role works with patients, families, care managers, multidisciplinary teams, and community agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Social Work (required).
• Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused.
• Exceptional documentation and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine patient needs through rounds, chart review, patient and family interviews, and team conferences.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary and agency case conferences.
• Work with care managers to advocate for patients and families in obtaining approval for insurance coverage.
• Manage referrals related to patients at risk, determine appropriate intervention strategies, and document interventions as implemented.
• Ensure inappropriate referrals are channeled correctly and documented.
• Coordinate assessments and develop care plans in accordance with accepted social work policy.
• Implement intervention plans in preparation for discharge or initiate a continued care plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time