Social Worker (LMSW), Outpatient (Full-Time, Days)

Rochester Regional Health•Auburn, NY

9d•$63,440 - $83,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Social Worker provides customized clinical interventions, that are evidence-based, to treat underlying, root causes of psychosocial and environmental symptoms. Serves as a liaison between medical professionals and patients to increase collaboration and positive medical outcomes.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work
NYS LMSW or NYS LCSW

Nice To Haves

One (1) to three (3) years of social work experience in a health care or home care setting
End renal stage disease experience (dialysis)
Compassionate, warm and patient focused
Exceptional documentation and planning skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
For CompassionNet: Minimum one (1) to three (3) years pediatric and/or palliative care experience

Responsibilities

Provides crisis intervention with an immediate safety action plan for patients with suicidal, homicidal, hallucinating, substance abuse, and interpersonal violence/abuse issues.
Provides Social Work assessments that identify the underlying root cause of psychosocial and environmental symptoms.
Creates a care plan and links patient with services to address the needs of the patient.
Manages referrals regarding psychosocial needs and determines appropriate interventions and strategies to meet those needs.
Facilitates behavioral change through the use of Clinical Interventions such as but not limited to; Motivational Interviewing, Collaborative Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Activation, and Problem-Solving Therapy.
Creates customized interventions for specialty populations.
Completes diagnostic screening tools such as the PHQ screenings, Edinburgh, CAGE, and GAD 7.
Diagnoses patients using the DSM V.
Documents all services in accordance with clinical guidelines and policies.
For CompassionNet: Must have ability to travel