Social Worker - Full Time - Days

Job description

This is a Full Time Social Worker position M-F 8am-4:30pm. Department Description: Case Management is responsible for patient flow through the hospital. Our Medical Social Workers assist patients & families with arranging beds at skilled nursing facilities, as well as other congregate living situations where appropriate. Our team also supports patients and families in navigating their health issues and responses to their illness. The Medical Social Worker also assists the multi-disciplinary team with complex care coordination. Position Summary: Supports psycho‐social needs of patients who are currently receiving out-patient care. The Social Worker strives to enhance an optimized level of health and/or recovery, provide interventions for populations ranging from infants to geriatrics, serves as a resource for the healthcare team, assists in identifying and facilitating discharge planning needs; and provides support/interventions in stressed filled situations. Education, License & Cert: Masters, Social Work New York State Clinical Social Work license required. Experience: A minimum of two years postgraduate experience as a Social Worker in a similar type of health care setting is str...