Social Worker (FFS)

Job description

Qualifications: - Assesses the environment of the home and community to identify elements which impact negatively on the patient/family ability to function. - Provides direct short-term counseling services to patient/family or makes appropriate community referrals. - Teaches coping skills to patients/families to assist them in their adjustment to the life changes associated with illness/disability. - Participates in conferencing and planning with other disciplines caring for the patient. - Prepares clinical progress notes and documents in the patients record, as indicated. - Available for planned social work consultation on patient care with staff, as needed. - Participates in evaluating overall position performance, goal setting and achievement, and performance improvement plan. - New York State Social Work License - 2 years of social work experience - Master’s Degree Compensation: $70.00 per visit