Social Worker

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Social Worker functions as a part of the multidisciplinary care team to plan, organize, and implement social work services for patients and families based on individualized needs. The Social Worker performs these functions consistent with the Utilization Review and Quality Improvement Plans with a patient-focused function to promote the restoration of health and the achievement of patient health goals.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Perform psychosocial assessment of Social Work High-Risk Criteria cases.
• Assess and assist patients and families to identify discharge barriers.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to develop a discharge plan for complicated psychosocial issues that are identified.
• Provide information and referrals based on community resources and within patient insurance coverage.
• Serve as a liaison between community agencies and hospital.
• Supervision of profession social work students when appropriate.
• All other duties assigned.

SPECIAL SKILLS/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• NY State Licensed in Social Work required LMSW or LCSW.
• Master's degree in social work.
• Experience in patient discharge planning.
• Knowledge of legal aspects of healthcare.
• Excellent communication skills.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton's Employee Health Services*
• Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

• The Human Resources department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Company Overview:

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of the Stony Brook Medicine provides direct access to the highest level of academic-based medical care. Located in the heart of the village of Southampton, two hours from New York City, the hospital provides healthcare services to a diverse community of year-round residents, second homeowners and vacationers. The population, about 75,000 in the winter months, increases sharply to more than 300,000 in the summer. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has been recognized as a Long Island Top Workplace by Newsday among large employers (defined as having 500 employees). Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.

StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Southampton employees and responsible for employment, including the day-to-day direction and supervision of work.StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all Payroll and Human Resource services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all benefits for which one is eligible. SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.