Social Worker (Full Time, Day)

Rochester Regional Health • Clifton Springs, NY

6d • $26 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker is an integral member of the inpatient psychiatric care team and supports patients and their families throughout care and recovery. The role assesses psychosocial needs, coordinates interventions and care plans, and prepares patients for discharge or continued care. The Social Worker collaborates with patients, families, care managers, healthcare providers, insurers, community agencies, and other members of the multidisciplinary team. The position is based at Clifton Springs Hospital and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required for employees hired on or after January 1, 2024.
• For employees hired on or before December 31, 2023, a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related degree is required.
• New graduates may provide an official transcript from an accredited school or a letter sent directly by the school registrar confirming program completion; primary-source education verification is required within 90 days of the start date.

Responsibilities

• Determine patient needs through interdisciplinary rounds, chart review, patient and family interviews, and team conferences.
• Manage referrals for patients with psychosocial needs or at risk, identify patients who may need referral, determine appropriate interventions, and document actions; route inappropriate referrals appropriately.
• Assess patient needs and determine the appropriate mode of intervention, taking into account the assigned patient group and age-specific considerations.
• Interview patients and/or families and document psychosocial assessments according to social work documentation policy.
• Coordinate assessments and develop care plans in accordance with accepted social work policy.
• Evaluate patients for an appropriate level of care when indicated.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary and agency case conferences as needed and document participation, issues discussed, and treatment plans.
• Implement interventions in preparation for discharge or to initiate a continued care plan in compliance with departmental and governmental regulations.
• Work with care managers and act as an intermediary with health insurance providers to advocate for patients and families seeking coverage approval.
• Involve patients and families in treatment planning and document their participation and required signatures.
• Execute a discharge or continued-care plan mutually agreed upon with the patient and family.
• Notify involved parties about discharge within 24 hours after receiving discharge authorization.
• Request needed documentation from nursing, physicians, and other disciplines.
• Arrange patient transportation when needed according to hospital procedure.
• Act as a liaison with the community and as a referral source.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level