Social Worker- Full Time
Rochester Regional Health · Rochester, New York, US
SUMMARY As a Social Worker, you play an important and trusted role in the lives of patients and their family. You are an integral part of their care and reco...
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SUMMARY: As a Social Worker, you play an important and trusted role in the lives of patients and their family. You are an integral part of their care and recovery. POSITION: Social Worker: LOCATION: Rochester Mental Health Center - RGH - G1 SCHEDULE: Full Time Day: HOURS: 40 hours per week: ATTRIBUTES: - One (1) to three (3) years of social work experience in a health 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 RESPONSIBILITIES: - Patient Care. Determine patient and family needs related to social supports, financial support or counseling, housing appropriateness, transportation and psychological supports; coordinate multidisciplinary and agency case conferences; work with care managers to advocate for patient/family to obtain approval for insurance coverage; coordinate admission for all patients in need of dialysis - Emergency Assistance. Intervene in crisis and attend to needs of patient/family related to illness, disability, deterioration of independence, etc. - Referral Management. Manage referrals related to patien...