Social Worker, Full-Time, Day Shift

SUMMARY

As a Social Worker, you play an important and trusted role in the lives of patients and their family. You are an integral part of their care and recovery.

STATUS: Full-Time

LOCATION: Primarily located at Canton Potsdam Hospital and Massena Hospital and Rochester General Hospital as needed.

DEPARTMENT: Case Management

SCHEDULE: Can vary between 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5pm

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care. Determine patient needs through rounds, chart review, patient/family interviews and team conferences; coordinate multidisciplinary and agency case conferences; work with care managers to advocate for patient/family to obtain approval for insurance coverage

• Referral Management. Manage referrals related to patients at risk and determine appropriate intervention strategies and document as implemented; ensure inappropriate referrals are channeled correctly and documented

• Treatment Plan Development. Coordinate assessments and develop care plan in accordance with accepted social work policy; implement plan of intervention preparatory to discharge or initiate continued care plan

ATTRIBUTES

• One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred

• Compassionate, warm and patient focused

• Exceptional documentation and planning skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• For those hired on or before December 31, 2023, a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related degree is required.

• For those hired on or after January 1, 2024, a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work is required.

EDUCATION:

BS: Social Work (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$23.50 - $37.00

Potsdam

13676

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.