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.
STATUS: Per Diem
LOCATION: Eastern Region - Newark, Geneva - dependent on office ne
DEPARTMENT: Outpatient Social Work
SCHEDULE: Day Hours, Per Diem
ATTRIBUTES
One (1) to three (3) years of social work experience
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 patients at risk and determine appropriate intervention strategies and document as implemented; ensure inappropriate referrals are channeled correctly and documented
Planning for patient's needs/treatment. Address social determinants of health or mental health needs and develop an appropriate plan for patient's care.
EDUCATION:
MS: Social Work (Required)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PAY RANGE: $24.00 - $33.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
