Social Worker – Surgery

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Social Worker – Surgery.

In this role, the successful candidate Under the Supervision of a Social Work Supervisor provides psychosocial assessment and counseling services including discharge planning to patients as assigned by the Department of Social Work

Job Responsibilities:

• Participates in interdisciplinary planning and unit/based interdepartmental meetings when requested
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into performance of duties
• Provides timely and effective psychosocial assessment and evaluations as required Uses clinical knowledge of psychosocial dynamics and interviewing techniques to gather social history define problems and develop a relevant treatment plan
• Partnering with Care Manager to ensure effective throughput
• Coordinates interdisciplinary information and recommendations into social work treatment plan and promotes timely post hospital/ discharge planning in the interest of patients/families
• Mobilizes community agencies and other support networks in the interest of patients/families
• Documents all social work activities in a timely manner according to departmental protocols
• Performs clinical duties in an independent manner with appropriate use of supervision
• Assists in ensuring that patients receive services in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures through review of medical records
• Is competent to care for patients of all age groups
• Regularly participates in individual/group supervision
• Prepares statistical documentation of work in assigned areas
• Demonstrates skill in presentation of psychosocial information in interdisciplinary rounds meetings and Rusk evaluation conferences
• Assists in the orientation of new staff or staff transferring to a new assignment
• When qualified i e three years post graduate SIFI eligible provides supervision to social work interns
• Conducts orientation patient/family groups educating and/or elaborating on information about diagnosis treatment options for post hospital care etc

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Masters Degree in social work or its equivalent e g a higher degree from a social work program that is registered by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for licensure from a recognized college or university program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education CSWE New York State licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker LMSW or a New York Education Department issued limited permit.

Required Licenses: Lic Social Worker – NYS-Permit, Licensed Social Worker – NYS

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in a hospital or health related organization

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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