What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - New York, NY (Per Diem, Flexible Hours!) position at Constellation Home Care Llc?
Constellation Home Care is currently seeking a Social Worker to join our Home Care Team! This is a field-based SW position requiring someone to drive and cover an assigned territory treating patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, and in skilled nursing facilities.
Location: New York City
The Licensed Masters Social Worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.
Constellation Health Services was founded to be an innovative leader in the post-acute continuums by the development of core teams that embody clinical excellence, uniqueness within their communities and act with authentic intention. We believe that serving patients in the community setting is the most important activity of the organization. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care with compassion and respect for each person.
Responsibilities:
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
- Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
- Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
- Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
- Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), mileage reimbursement, health insurance and PTO (must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits)
- Opportunities for professional development and training to advance your career.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment that values compassion and empathy.
- The satisfaction of making a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Why Constellation?
- Family-Centered Culture: At Constellation, we treat our team members like family. We understand that exceptional patient care starts with a happy and supported workforce.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. May have a Master’s or doctoral degree in social work.
- Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in health care; experience in a home health care preferred.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Have reliable transportation and be willing to commute to provide the best in-home patient care.
- Basic knowledge of iOs operating system