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Finger Lakes Health Social Worker LMSW or LCSW in Geneva, New York
POSITION SUMMARY:
Identifies patient and family psychosocial and environmental needs related to admission, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge by providing the highest quality, evidence based care to patients while promoting cost-effective utilization of hospital resources. Works collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary team in developing and implementing a comprehensive, integrated discharge plan to effect positive patient and family outcomes. Makes appropriate referrals for community services; may provide emotional support and therapeutic interventions, crisis intervention, bereavement services, and patient/family education. Assesses and intervenes in situations involving mandating reporting. Provides supervision to graduate social work student interns. Identifies patients who present to the ED with non-emergent needs; identifies and resolves barriers to accessing primary and preventive services instead of ED; educates patients regarding how and where to access health crae services including the roles of the PCP, Urgent Care, and ED, refer to Health Home Care Manager as needed; educated patients on transportation resources in the community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Minimum :
Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
Preferred :
Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
LICENSE:
Minimum :
Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in NY State or eligible for NY State License.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Minimum :
Screen certification or experience or intent to pursue within six months.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Minimum :
Two years of related experience in Health Care.
Counseling and discharge planning experience.
Preferred :
Experience in Acute Hospital setting and/or Nursing Home knowledge; prior navigator experience
Prior experience conducting Crisis Intervention Evaluations
SKILLS:
Minimum :
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and ability to deal with the people in a professional and courteous manner.
Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills.
Computer literacy
Preferred :
Experience with Microsoft Office products and electronic medical record
Salary $31.83-$35.16