Social Worker II

Social Worker Position

Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We have combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs. Crouse’s Care Coordination Services team is hiring a Social Worker. Pay Range: $60,000.00 - $65,905.00 annual. Available Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 8:00am-4:30pm.

Social Worker Position Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with the Care Managers and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure the appropriate allocation of hospital resources while maintaining the quality of care.
• Participates in the development and implementation of a comprehensive integrated discharge plan.
• Identifies patient and family psychosocial and environmental needs to admission, diagnosis, treatment and discharge.
• Actively participates in the discharge process following federal and state regulations and accreditation standards managing the care across the continuum to ensure a safe discharge within a timely manner.
• Provides crisis interventions to patients and families as needed.

Social Worker Position Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required. LMSW license preferred.
• 2 to 3 years Social Work required. Case Management, Discharge Planning or home care experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate age appropriate communication in assigned work area.
• Ability to interact with physicians, members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, patients and families and community agencies to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations (DOH, Medicare/Medicare).
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of third party payers and/or managed care principles.

Benefits Overview: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K. Company paid life insurance. Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities. Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program. Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers. YMCA Subsidy program.