Senior Social Worker- Behavioral Health Services

Overview At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient‑centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award‑winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite you to make your career home with us as a Senior Social Worker Behavioral Health Services at/in Garnet Health Medical Center‑Catskill. Responsibilities We are looking for a professional who is responsible for meeting the psycho‑social needs of patients, acting as a referral source and liaison between patients, their families and community agencies, to assist the patient in optimally transitioning from one level of care to another. Additional responsibilities include serving as a liaison with community agencies, providing consultations to medical‑surgical patients and screenings of Emergency Department psychiatric patients as needed. The role also involves coordinating the Social Work staff, supporting their performance relative to social work assessment, discharge planning, completion of psychiatric screens, communication skills (written and verbal), participation in team conferences and unit‑based rounds, group facilitation and specific daily assignments. Compensation The compensation range for the role is $41.76-$53.33 hourly. Salaries shown on independent job-related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. Qualifications Minimum Education: Master’s degree in Social Work Minimum Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ hands‑on experience in social work required, with 5 or more years’ preferred. Experience in the acute care/Emergency Department setting preferred. Demonstrated assessment skills. Ability to utilize problem‑solving theories and techniques, combined with flexibility and creativity, in working with a diverse population. Must possess time‑management skills, highly developed verbal and written skills, problem‑solving capacity, critical thinking, and good organizational skills. Requires knowledge of community resources, third‑party payers, and regulatory agencies. Competency on computer is preferred. Required Certification/Registration: Currently licensed and registered in NY State to practice as a social worker (LMSW or LCSW). BLS certification required upon hire and maintained for the duration of employment. Must attend hospital crisis program within 3 months of hire or transfer and annually thereafter. Physical Requirements Position will primarily be medium to light work requiring lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, and reaching are required. Position requires 20% sitting and 80% standing or walking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken and written word is required. Working Conditions Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well‑lit, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards. Position may have occasional exposure to blood, body substances, infectious materials, chemical hazards, vibration, radiation, slippery surfaces, or noise that may result from performance of duties. Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi‑task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary. Workplace Type On‑site #J-18808-Ljbffr Garnet Health