Medical Social Worker II

Schedule: Per diem, weekend hours - on an as needed basis Main Function: * Provides support and assistance to patients and their families in planning their needs and arranging services accordingly. Coordinates services. Facilitates discharge and access to services. Promotes continuity of service, providing a network to the Health System, the community and other organizations for the promotion of a continuum of integrated care. Required Job Competencies:

• Demonstrates skill and knowledge of advanced level social work practice.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and exhibits flexibility in

decision making and prioritizing assignments. * Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all members of the team and community agencies. * Participate in rounds to facilitate an interdisciplinary approach to hospital care. * Shows ability to use social work theory and practice models to guide care plans of patients. * Demonstrates skill in proactively resolving problems, recommending, and implementing continuous quality improvement.

• Be able to complete assessments for mental health when needed.
• Shows ability to complete assessments for the Birthing Center as needed.
• Demonstrates ability to complete safety planning with patients as needed.
• Has knowledge of community resources and provides linkages and referrals to

these resources as needed. Qualifications:

• LMSW preferred.
• MSW with NY state licensure in 12 months accepted.

Education: * Requires master’s in social work from an accredited institution. Experience:

• Preferred experience in hospital social work
• Preferred 2 years’ experience in the social work field.

Pay Range: $28.00 - $40.00 Starting Pay: Based on experience Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply