Medical Social Worker

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 $30.00 - $42.00/hour Starting Pay Based on experience Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply Team Player Works well as a member of a group Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr