What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker II position at UR Thompson Health?
- Schedule:** Per diem - days
- Provides support and assistance to patients and their families in planning their needs and arranging services accordingly. Coordinates services. Facilitates discharge and access to services. Promotes continuity of service, providing a network to the Health System, the community and other organizations for the promotion of a continuum of integrated care.
- Demonstrates skill and knowledge of advanced level social work practice.
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently and exhibits flexibility in decision making and prioritizing assignments.
- Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all members of the team and community agencies.
- Participate in rounds to facilitate an interdisciplinary approach to hospital care.
- Shows ability to use social work theory and practice models to guide care plans of patients.
- Demonstrates skill in proactively resolving problems, recommending, and implementing continuous quality improvement.
- Be able to complete assessments for mental health when needed.
- Shows ability to complete assessments for the Birthing Center as needed.
- Demonstrates ability to complete safety planning with patients as needed.
- Has knowledge of community resources and provides linkages and referrals to these resources as needed.
- LMSW preferred.
- MSW with NY state licensure in 12 months accepted.
- Requires master's in social work from an accredited institution.
- Preferred experience in hospital social work
- Preferred 2 years' experience in the social work field.
- Pay Range:** $30.00 - $42.00
- Starting Pay:** Based on experience
- _Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply_**
Salary : $30 - $42