Under the Director of Care Management, with opportunities for clinical supervision from LMSW and or LCSW/LCSW-R staff, this position provides psycho-social evaluation, crisis and trauma counseling, resource referral and case management services. Accountable for intervening with patients and families, by applying critical thinking skills to monitor psychosocial status and issues that impact the clinical progression and transition/discharge plan for patients, including the facilitation of patient and family communication, coping and decision making.
Works as a part of a multidisciplinary team Education/ExperienceMinimum Required:Masters in Social Work (MSW)Preferred:3 years post graduate experienceLicense/CertificationMinimum Required:NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or limited permit (Note: Social Workers within the Clinics must have current NYS Social Work License; not a Limited Permit). Work EnvironmentENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:All work is performed in an office or on hospital units that requires working in close quarters with other employees.
The areas are air conditioned as well as heated. Not exposed to environmental or toxic hazards. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:Universal Blood & Body Fluid Precautions & Isolation restrictions are observed and appropriate protective equipment utilized.
Age of Patients ServedAll Age GroupsHIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient InformationAll – Access to patient information, including restricted information – Level 4