Social Worker II

Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We’ve 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.