Social Worker

Valhalla, New York, Job Summary: The Social Worker performs advanced clinical evaluations and treatment of persons in need of medical or mental health services in a health care setting. This class assumes major clinical responsibility and provides clinical treatment without restriction to type of problem or degree of severity of medical diagnosis and/or illness. The work requires independent judgment in dealing with individuals, but operates within defined policies and procedures. Acts as a consultant and backup to other clinicians in implementing treatment plans relevant to social work issues with demonstrated expertise in working with one or more specialized disease entities. Does related work as required. Responsibilities: Prepares psychosocial assessments of patients and families by securing significant data for presentation to the interdisciplinary team, and participates in decisions and planning for treatment and care of the patient. Provides psychosocial counseling, with minimal supervision, to patients and families related to the impact of and adjustment to illness or injury and compliance to the medical treatment plan. Coordinates hospital care as well as the discharge planning function, including referrals to home health care service providers, residential health care facilities, psychiatric and medical rehabilitation hospitals and programs, and other community supports. Participates in and contributes to formal interdisciplinary rounds and conferences. Completes required statistics and recording for the Department.

Keeps abreast of developments in the field, particularly in the area of medical specialization. May represent the hospital at community meetings and act as a liaison and coordinator between community and hospital programs. Interviews patients and family members to determine their problems and needs as they perceive them. Participates in case management to assure continuity of care and services. Completes and maintains all necessary records pertinent to a case as part of the patient’s clinical record. Acts as advocate for patients by assisting them in overcoming barriers to support services. Confers with all clinical members of the healthcare team in order to clarify the treatment plan. Secures the interest and may coordinate the resources of community agencies whose aid is needed by patients or their family members. Initiates referral to appropriate support service (i. e.

: social, health agencies) after assessing needs of patient. Accesses protected health information (PHI) in accordance with departmental assignments and guidelines defining levels of access (i. e. incidental vs. extensive). Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments. Qualifications/Requirements: Experience: New Graduates accepted. 1-3 years where the primary function of the position was professional social work in a medical, mental health or human service setting as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team,preferred. Education: Master’s degree in Social Work (M. S.

W. ) from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, required. Licenses / Certifications: Possession of a valid license and current registration as an LMSW or LCSW, issued by the New York State Education DepartmentSpecial Requirements:Must maintain license and registration as an LMSW or LCSW throughout the course of employment in this title. About Us: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

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