What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOCIAL WORKER position at St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester?
Per Diem, Social Worker position
St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester in Harrison, New York is seeking a dynamic, experienced Licensed Social Worker for a per diem position; shifts on our inpatient behavioral health units. Under the direction of the department leadership, provides social work services consisting of comprehensive case management, discharge planning, continuing care services and clinical social work services, including crisis intervention. In addition, the social worker is responsible for the education of patients, families and/or significant others. Provides community education as dictated by department or programmatic needs. Participates in related functions of the department.
Requirements :
Master's Degree in Social Work or MHC from an accredited School
Must be a NYS LMSW (LCSW preferred for Inpatient Services/required for Ambulatory Services) or LMHC at the time of hire or must secure NYS LMSW or LMHC before completion of probationary period. Once NYS LMSW or LMHC is secured, it must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Maintenance of authorization for New York State third party reimbursement with R or P rating is preferred (LCSW). If LCSW, membership in the NASW Academy of Certified Social Workers is desirable.
Prior psychiatric experience in a hospital or community health agency preferred; prior experience with assigned patient population may be required.
Computer literacy preferred.
Pay: $40-43/hr
Salary : $40 - $43