What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker- Behavioral Health ACT Program position at St. Mary's Healthcare?
St. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary’s Healthcare has also been named a 2025 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.
Job Requisition: REQ4185
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Hiring Range: $48,796.80 - $63,440.00
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
- Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.
- Consults with team managers, statutory and voluntary agencies and patient's relatives to ensure compliance with patient's treatment plan.
- Assists clients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
- Develops and maintains working relationships with community health, welfare and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the client with his/her needs.
- Supports management of concurrent review, discharge planning processes, social services, home care and other post discharge needs.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
- Social Worker credentialed from the New York Board of Social Work.
- Bachelor's degree required. Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.
- 3 years of experience preferred.
Required Skills & Attributes:
- Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
- Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
- Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
- Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
- Must be flexible to take initiative and embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and
organizationally.
- Problem solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel
- Strong organizational skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.
Salary : $48,797 - $63,440